- The president of Iran’s soccer federation has expressed uncertainty regarding the national team's participation in World Cup matches in the United States.
- “What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope,” Mehdi Taj said after this weekend’s surprise military blitz by the U.S. and Israel.
- Iran launched revenge strikes after the U.S. and Israel’s joint operation killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which has raised concerns about regional instability.
- FIFA said it was monitoring the events in Iran, which is scheduled to play World Cup matches in Los Angeles and Seattle in June.
- Iranian fans were previously subject to a travel ban to the US, announced by the Trump administration.
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