Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Refuses Handshake with Xi Jinping’s Wife Peng Liyuan at Beijing Parade, Video Goes Viral
A viral video from Beijing shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declining to shake hands with Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan during a military parade. The gesture, rooted in Shia Islamic customs that discourage physical contact with unrelated women, sparked widespread debate online.
A viral video from Beijing shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declining to shake hands with Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan during a military parade. The gesture, rooted in Shia Islamic customs that discourage physical contact with unrelated women, sparked widespread debate online. While some called it a sign of cultural respect, others viewed it as a diplomatic awkward moment. 'Humans May Live to 150 Years Old': Hot Mic Picks Up Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Discussing Organ Transplants and Immortality While Walking Shoulder to Shoulder in Beijing (Watch Video) .
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Refuses Handshake with Xi Jinping’s Wife
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🚨 The Iranian president refused to shake hands with China’s First Lady, while his wife declined to shake hands with the Chinese president. pic.twitter.com/qbZFvsCFIy
— The Middle East (@A_M_R_M1) September 3, 2025
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