In the aftermath of the incident involving Abbas Mousavi and Sevinj Gulmammadova, tension simmered within diplomatic circles and media outlets. This controversy sparked off a debate on journalistic ethics, cultural sensitivities, and the larger implications for bilateral relations between Iran and Azerbaijan. Within Iran, the incident ignited a flurry of reactions from different factions of society. Hardliners like those associated with the IRGC condemned Abbas Mousavi’s conduct in relation to this matter. They considered his apparent violation of Islamic customs and protocols within embassy premises an insult to Iran’s dignity and sovereignty.
