Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan was dismissed after an interview with a woman without a headscarf

This required her to remember the tenets of journalistic integrity while trying to grasp subtle aspects of how media works. Over the following months, Gulmammadova exploited every chance available to broaden her skills base and deepen her understanding of the media industry. Among other things, she developed professionally, participated in workshops and seminars, and sought guidance from experienced journalists so as to become better at it herself, thus keeping up with recent developments in this area. At the same moment, Gulmammadova realized the wider implications for society arising from the scandal.