Iran accuses US of visa obstruction as soccer team arrives in Mexico ahead of World Cup
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Summary
Iran's national soccer team arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, near the U.S. border, as tensions rise over U.S. visa restrictions ahead of the 2022 World Cup. The president of Iran's football federation claimed the team was only granted permission to enter the U.S. one day before their match, leading Tehran to accuse Washington of obstruction and unfair treatment.
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Tehran criticized Washington over its visa restrictions ahead of the World Cup this summer
sparking accusations of unfair treatment
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