TEHRAN, April 24 (UPI) -- Iran is investigating allegations that one of its diplomats fondled several underage girls in a Brazil swimming pool, officials said Tuesday.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said the diplomat had been recalled to Iran to be "dealt with" as per the ministry's disciplinary rules.
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Mehmanparast also accused Western and Arab media of twisting the details of the mid-April incident "for political gain" against Iran, Iran Independent News Service reported.
Brazilian media reported the diplomat is accused of groping four girls aged 9 to 15 while swimming at the luxury Brasilia sports club.
