'Celebrating ‘Wear it Purple Day’ with a splash of purple in every corner, and some delicious cupcakes made with love.

Today, and every day, we’re dedicated to creating a supportive environment, where everyone, especially LGBTQIA+ youth, can feel proud to be themselves.

'An unnamed foreign ministry official stated that the post contravened international law and the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations, which mandates respect for the host country’s laws and regulations.

Homosexuality is punishable under the sharia penal code in Iran.

However, under a religious decree issued 30 years ago, transgender people are allowed to seek gender transition surgery.

The IRNA report mentioned that McConville responded by saying Australia had no intention of insulting Iran or Iranian culture and that the post made no reference to Iran.

Federal Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt told ABC News Breakfast on Wednesday that he was 'concerned to see this reaction from the Iranian government to the activities of the Australian embassy.

' He added, 'We’re very proud that our embassies promote Australian values internationally.

And I’m very concerned to see an overseas government seemingly take action against an Australian embassy that is upholding Australian values.

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