The Iranian journalist Maryam MoshiriPresenter of BBC News Now, a news program on the British broadcaster BBC, surprised viewers and Internet users by opening the Wednesday (6) edition of the program, broadcast live from London, with a Gesture is considered offensive and for some even obscene.
Immediately after the opening song, the camera turned live to the presenter who appeared show the middle finger. Maryam Moshiri quickly recognized the faux pas, changed her facial expression and began presenting the journalistic highlights of the day as if nothing had happened.
The video showing the scene went viral on social media around the world. So far, the journalist has not commented on the incident.