Iran's World Cup Stars Touch Down in LA Under Heavy Guard Ahead of New Zealand Clash
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Exclusive photos show Iran’s national team arriving in Los Angeles a day before their World Cup match against New Zealand, with extensive security around the Westdrift Manhattan Beach hotel and pro- and anti-regime demonstrations nearby. The visit follows visa delays for officials and a prior move of the team’s training camp to Tijuana, highlighting ongoing US-Iran tensions and diaspora debates about representation and sport.
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