Donald Trump’s global pledge for gay decriminalisation explained

Administration aims to target dozens of countries where homosexuality is prohibited, but critics say it has its sights set on Iran

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Donald Trump is reportedly launching a campaign to end the criminalisation of homosexuality around the world, in a move that critics claim is merely a smokescreen to target Iran.

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