Iran Uses World Cup to Signal Peace, Hints at U.S. Friendship
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Iran’s ambassador to Mexico frames Iran’s World Cup presence in the United States as a goodwill gesture amid talks to end the conflict, saying Iran and the U.S. could be very good friends if Israel’s interests aren’t prioritized; he notes visa-denied coaching staff could hurt performance but emphasizes football as a peace-building opportunity and that Iran hopes to advance from the group stage.
- Iranian ambassador at World Cup: ‘Iran and the U.S. can be very good friends’ Politico
- Iran players: U.S. visa policies creating World Cup 'tension' ESPN
- An ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US The Guardian
- As war reshaped the World Cup, Iran’s team found an unlikely home in Tijuana The Washington Post
- Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues Reuters
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