Iranian President's Lonely, World Cup All-By-His-Selfie

Hassan Rouhani cut a forlorn figure when he posted a picture on Twitter of him watching the World Cup match between Iran and Nigeria. Much like the game, which ended 0-0, he doesn't look terribly excited.

The Iranian president Hassan Rouhani is just like the rest of us. He knows he should be watching what's going on in Iraq, but there's football on.

Hassan Rouhani @HassanRouhani

Proud of our boys who secured our first point--hopefully the first of many more to come. #WorldCup2014 #TeamMelli

10:10 PM - 16 Jun 2014

Amid news the UK was to reopen its embassy in Tehran, he managed to convince David Cameron and Ed Miliband to come over for the game. No beers though, of course.

Alex Wickham @WikiGuido

Fixed that for you @GeneralBoles:

10:24 AM - 17 Jun 2014

But, as some have pointed out, it's the little details that really give the picture a sad poignancy.

Tom Gara @tomgara

Count the sad Rouhani things: kleenex, untouched bowl of nuts, bare walls, awkward cushion in the small of the back

12:29 AM - 17 Jun 2014