The Iranian government says it has sacked a diplomat accused of molesting at least four girls at a swimming pool in Brazil.
The official, Hekmatollah Ghorbani, was arrested last month following the alleged incident at a sports club.
He was freed later after invoking diplomatic immunity, but was recalled to Teheran.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry says an investigation found that his behaviour was contrary to “Islamic moralities”.
The incident led to official protests by the Brazilian government, which has good political and trade relations with Iran.
Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Antonio Patriota, said the allegations were “very worrying” and asked Iran to investigate.
