Allegations were originally chalked up to cultural differences . The alleged sexual assaults took place at a swimming pool . Comment: Iran 's promise to investigate the allegations is a change in position after initially calling the incident a `` misunderstanding arising from differences in cultural behavior '' and a result of media bias , a statement from the Iranian embassy in Brazil said . Iran has been trying to strengthen relations in Latin America .
Allegations were originally chalked up to cultural differences . The alleged sexual assaults took place at a swimming pool . Comment: Iran has been trying to strengthen relations in Latin America .