Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei goes on ‘feminist’ rant, blames America and capitalism for oppressing women

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, went on a “feminist” rant on social media on Thursday, discussing gender pay gaps, the effects of capitalism, and how he believes the West “degrades” women. He described women as “flowers” that must be protected and claimed that Western countries limit women to “objects” and “slaves.” Khamenei claimed that, in the name of “freedom,” some countries harass and torture women. He said that every woman in the household should receive “affection” and added that pursuing Islam and following the Islamic code is better for both men and women, regardless of where they live in the world. However, social media was quick to point out to Khamenei that Islamic states, including Iran, are widely condemned for systematically subjugating women and stripping them