Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Georgian Ambassador to Tehran Ioseb Chakhvashvili over recent reports of the Tbilisi government’s disrespect for some Iranian passengers, Tasnim agency reported.

The Georgian envoy expressed sorrow over the recent incidents and pledged to travel to Tbilisi and pursue the issue in person.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Monday that given the current conditions, Iranian nationals are well-advised not to take unnecessary trips to Georgia.

Several Iranian passengers had their Islamic headscarves disrespected during security check for a flight from Tbilisi to Iran’s city of Isfahan, according to the Foreign Ministry’s website.