Miss Iraq forced to leave country after selfie with Miss Israel

Iraq, Dec 17: Miss Iraq Sarah Idan and her family had to leave Baghdad after the beauty queen received death threats over a selfie with Miss Israel in Tokyo last month, according to media reports.

Speaking to an Israeli news channel, Adar Gandelsman said 27-yerar-old Idan was threatened to take down the photo. She was also reportedly told that she would be stripped of her title and killed if she did not. "Out of fear, they left Iraq at least until the situation calms down," Gandelsman said.

It was not immediately known where Idan and her family had relocated to.

In Japan for the Miss Universe contest, Idan and the 20-year-old Gandelsman clicked a selfie that was posted on Instagram with the title, "Peace and Love from Miss Iraq and Miss Israel".