Iran accuses US of denying visas to football team staff ahead of World Cup
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Tabby Wilson
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Summary
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to key members of its national football team's backroom staff, just hours after Washington confirmed that Iranian players had been granted permission to travel to the upcoming World Cup in Los Angeles. US officials stated that visas had been issued to all players and necessary support staff, but Iranian officials claim technical staff members were blocked from entry, escalating tensions between the two nations around the sporting event.
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US officials said visas had been issued to all players and 'necessary support staff' on Friday
Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country
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