As reported earlier than HaqQin.az, with reference to the Iranian media, the photo of Russia Ambassador in Iran Levan Jagaryan with the British Ambassador Simone Shercliffe called the British ambassador to Tehran Scharcliff. In particular, the Russian ambassador met with his new British counterpart in his diplomatic residence. After that, they photographed on the stairs, where the historical Tehran Conference of 1943 was held. And this photo reminded the famous photo of Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt. The photo caused discontent in Iran, Iranian officials perceived it as disrespect.
And now it became known that the Russian Ambassador in Iran Levan Jagaryan was invited to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in connection with the publication of the photo with the UK Ambassador Simon Shercliffe against the background of the historic embassy building in Tehran. This was reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the Russian Embassy.
According to her information, “Jagaryan was invited to the Iranian Foreign Ministry about the emergency response of the Iranian public” on the published Dipmissary photograph of Jagaryan, along with Shercliffe against the background of the Russian Embassy in Tehran.
It is also noted that “during the conversation, which was held in a friendly atmosphere, the Iranian side were given all the necessary clarifications, which were already published in the social networks of the Embassy.” “The ambassador was regrettable arising from the misunderstanding,” the report says.