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Trump backs Iran’s participation at World Cup: ‘Let them play’

Iran’s place in the finals had been in doubt following air strikes launched by the US and Israel against the country

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino’s Palestine and Israel handshake attempt sparks clash at Fifa Congress

The Palestinian football federation’s president refused to stand alongside the Israel FA’s vice-president despite Gianni Infantino’s insistence

The Independent UK

Iranian football chiefs turned away at Canada border over IRGC link

Iran's World Cup participation controversy has escalated with a diplomatic incident at Canada's borders involving Iranian football officials. Iran's group stage matches are scheduled in the US, and Tehran authorities have asked FIFA to move them to alternative venues. FIFA has refused.

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Mystery of pop-up Iran-linked ‘terror group’ that claimed responsibility for Golders Green attacks

A group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya has made unsubstantiated claims of responsibility for several attacks targeting Jewish people and businesses

The Independent UK

Iran soccer chief ‘denied entry to Canada’ ahead of Fifa Congress meeting

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The Independent UK

Iranian soccer chief ‘denied entry into Canada’ for Fifa event weeks before World Cup

Iranian soccer chief, Mehdi Taj, was reportedly denied entry into Canada for a Fifa event in Vancouver this week

The Independent UK

Trump in tough spot as he tries to avoid deal that highlights US failures in Iran

Washington facing long economic war or risky military action to reopen strait of Hormuz – which may now be more valuable to Iran than a nuclear weapon

The Guardian - UK

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Marxists and monarchists: the group hoping to unite Iran’s exiled opposition

Iran Freedom Congress, which has met in London, aims to be a ‘pluralist movement’ supporting those inside country

The Guardian - UK

Iran parades armed women in streets as questions over AI videos grow

Videos emerging on social media from Iran appear to show armed Iranian women parading with IRGC in several cities in an upsurge of nationalist and religious fervour, dubbed as a “jihad of women”, but some clips spark AI editing doubts and remain unverified.

Euronews

Banning protest slogans won’t end antisemitism. We need to understand the complex forces driving it

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will deliver its interim report to the governor-general by April 30. Public hearings will follow, defining antisemitism and its effects on Jewish Australians.

The Conversation

Trump holds talks with senior security team and makes US red lines 'very, very clear'

Meanwhile, Tehran has blamed the US for the failure of talks after Trump decided against sending a negotiating team to Pakistan at the weekend.

Euronews

No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield

Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromise

The Guardian - UK

The war in Iran is in a ‘limbo’ phase. Here’s why it could leave the world facing chaos

IN FOCUS: Despite Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelling to Pakistan, there are still no plans for direct talks with the US. Should the current impasse continue, analysts tell James C. Reynolds that it could hurt the west and strengthen Tehran

The Independent UK

Starmer vows to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps

The Prime Minister said during a visit to a London synagogue recently targeted by arsonists that the legislation would be brought forward in a few weeks’ time

The Independent UK

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The Mary Sue

Trump’s Truth Social post about ‘killing’ Iranian factions just handed Iran the perfect propaganda win

President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post quoting a Fox News contributor calling for the killing of Iranian factions opposed to a peace deal has backfired spectacularly, giving Iran exactly the kind of propaganda ammunition it needs. Within hours, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson was on X calling the U.S. a “promoter…

The Independent UK

Iran’s supreme leader ‘gravely wounded’ as new report details his injuries

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer pledges to bring forward law proscribing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

Prime minister tells Jewish leaders legislation against malign state actors will go before parliament in July

International Business Times

Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Had His Face Severely Burned And Needs a Prosthetic Leg

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained severe burns and is awaiting a prosthetic leg after being badly injured in the February 28 strike that began the war between the country, the U.S. and Israel, according to a new report.

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International Business Times UK

Italy 'Offended' as Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Suggests It Replace Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Italy has rejected a proposal to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it inappropriate and offensive amid rising political tensions.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi? Iran's New Power Player After Top Officials Killed In Airstrikes

Maj Gen Ahmad Vahidi becomes Iran's IRGC chief after US-Israeli airstrikes, steering security decisions amid a fragile ceasefire and regional tensions

The Independent UK

US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement

Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament

The Guardian - AU

Embassy encourages Australia-based Iranians to volunteer to help war effort

Message on Telegram account has sparked alarm among diaspora groups, with one calling for the embassy to be closed

International Business Times UK

Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify

Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized

The Times of India

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei awaiting prosthetic leg after strike, suffered severe facial burns: Report

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence, with analysts suggesting a shift towards a 'board-style' leadership where military commanders hold sway. The situation casts uncertainty over ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic pathways.

The Conversation

Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘nuclear deterrent’

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