Final answer:
In 2005, Iran did execute two men because of their homosexuality, a fact aligned with the country's laws against same-sex relationships at that time, reflecting worldwide historical discrimination against LGBTQ communities.
Step-by-step explanation:
Due to laws against homosexuality in Iran, which align with the local cultural and religious values, such extreme penalties can be, and have been, enforced. Reports from organizations such as Human Rights Watch and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) have documented harsh penalties in various countries for same-sex relationships, including the death penalty.
Throughout history, particularly in the 1950s, there was an increased fear and condemnation of the LGBTQ community, with people believing that such individuals were morally weak and could be blackmailed or coerced into disloyalty, especially amidst the Communist scare in the United States. This perception has had long-lasting impacts and still influences the legal systems of some countries today. Although many countries, such as the United States, have abolished or ceased to enforce such laws, others continue to impose severe penalties.