The reason why Iran's ambassador doesn't shake hands with Queen Letizia

The reason why Iran's ambassador doesn't shake hands with Queen Letizia

Hassan Ghashghavi only shook the hand of King Philip VI during the reception of the ceremony that brings together the members of the Diplomatic Corps in the Royal Palace

The moment when the Iranian ambassador avoided shaking hands with Queen Letizia of Spain

Diplomat Hassan Ghashghavi merely put his hand to his chest, moments after having squeezed King Philip VI at the Royal Palace

LOOK. Iranian ambassador refuses to shake hands with Spanish Queen Letizia

Spain's King Felipe (54) and his wife Letizia (50) held a New Year's reception at the Royal Palace of Madrid on Thursday. They have hosted many foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in Spain. But when Iran's ambassador greeted the royal couple, he just shook King Felipe's hand. It wasn't the first time either, although it has nothing to do with the Spanish queen: “There are cultural etiquette rules at work he…

Spain, the Iranian ambassador does not shake hands with Queen Letizia

The Spanish royals have received an accredited diplomatic corps in recent days. One of the most commented moments in the country (and not only) was the greeting or,...

The Iranian ambassador to Spain refuses to shake hands with Queen Letizia: the video - Il Fatto Quotidiano

Durante il tradizionale ricevimento annuale del corpo diplomatico accreditato, l’ambasciatore dell’Iran, Hassan Ghashghavi, ha rifiutato di stringere la mano alla regina Letizia, come hanno fatto invece tutti gli altri diplomatici presenti. Il diplomatico iraniano ha stretto la mano a Felipe VI per poi procedere verso l’uscita. L'articolo L’ambasciatore iraniano in Spagna rifiuta di stringere la mano alla regina Letizia: il video proviene da …

Queen Letizia doesn't shake Ambassador's hand - but it's not a 'snub'

Queen Letizia of Spain received the Diplomatic Corps at the Royal Palace on Wednesday, where one Ambassador did not shake the Queen's hand. A body language expert spoke to Express.co.uk to explain why.