U.S. allows Iranian athletes to attend World Cup, but blocks IRGC ties
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 01:37 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The U.S. does not object to Iran participating in the World Cup, but people with ties to the IRGC will be denied entry. President Trump stated that his administration would not want to affect the athletes.
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