The Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot.
Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/world-cup-iran-lebanon-trump-birthday.html
Author : Katrin Bennhold
Publish date : 2026-06-14 21:11:00
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