Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejads behavior at Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavezs funeral displeased Irans conservative Muslim leaders.According to Iranian media, the fact that Ahmadinejad hugged Chavezs grieving mother caused a storm of controversy among Muslim leaders.
The clerics from the Kum Religious Centre described the Iranian Presidents action as inappropriate.
The publication of a photo that shows the President consoling Chavezs mother triggered criticism.
The conservative clergy have also condemned the Iranian President for his eulogy of Chavez where he called Chavez a martyr and said he will come again to redeem mankind.
By The Voice of Russia
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