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Iranian Officials Downplay Protests Amid World Cup
Iran's national team, facing New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup, downplayed potential political protests and focused on representing all Iranians. Coach Amir Ghalenoei and forward Mehdi Taremi emphasized their commitment to the game.
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Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and forward Mehdi Taremi said that they will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup, as the prospect of protests looms ahead of their opening fixture against New Zealand.
2026-06-15 03:26 UTC