US Official Celebrates Iran Exit From World Cup, Prompting Diplomatic Pushback
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he was glad they were leaving the U.S. and even danced, a claim tied to visa actions and security screening that drew sharp rebuttals from Iran's football federation amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions during the tournament.
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