U.S. Visa Denials Disrupt Iran's World Cup Soccer Team Participation
By
Hafiz Rashid
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Summary
The U.S. government denied visas to 15 members of Iran's World Cup soccer team support staff, later reducing that number to 11 after some approvals. Those excluded include both media officers, analysts, and the Iranian Football Federation President. Winger Mehdi Torabi's single-entry visa expired, and the federation is scrambling to get a new one. The Iranian team was also forced to leave the U.S. immediately after their match against New Zealand. The article criticizes these actions as hostile treatment despite the nuclear deal between the two nations.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledI think it's not good for the football
The U.S. forced the Iranian team to leave the country immediately after the conclusion of its Monday night game against New Zealand
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