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Debunked: Taremi Not Leaving Olympiakos for Iran Fight

3/6/2026

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Mehdi Taremi, the Iranian footballer, would leave Olympiakos to fight for the Iranian regime amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The claim circulated on social media and gained traction in Italian sports media, where Mehdi Taremi previously played for Inter Milan.
The assertion is unfounded and has been debunked.

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Mehdi Taremi, the Iranian footballer, would leave Olympiakos to fight for the Iranian regime amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The claim circulated on social media and gained traction in Italian sports media, where Mehdi Taremi previously played for Inter Milan.
The assertion is unfounded and has been debunked.