Iranian officials objected to Azerbaijan hosting the Eurovision 2012 Song Contest , claiming that Azerbaijan was going to host " a homosexual parade " . Ali Hasanov , head of the public and political issues department in Azeribaijani President 's administration , said that gay parade claims were untrue , and advised Iran not to meddle in Azerbaijan 's internal affairs . In response , Iran recalled its ambassador from Baku , while Azerbaijan demanded a formal apology from Iran for its statements in connection with Baku 's hosting of the Eurovision song contest , and later also recalled its ambassador from Iran
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