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Iran Rejects Trump's Safety Concerns Over World Cup Team

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that Iran's team might be inappropriate for the 2026 World Cup due to safety concerns.
Iran rejected the warnings, saying no country can exclude its team.
Iran's Sports Minister announced the team would not participate, citing Khamenei's assassination and US-Israeli aggression.
The Iranian Football Federation condemned Trump's remarks, calling safety concerns hypocritical as the U.S. conducts strikes on Iran.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that Iran's team might be inappropriate for the 2026 World Cup due to safety concerns.
Iran rejected the warnings, saying no country can exclude its team.
Iran's Sports Minister announced the team would not participate, citing Khamenei's assassination and US-Israeli aggression.
The Iranian Football Federation condemned Trump's remarks, calling safety concerns hypocritical as the U.S. conducts strikes on Iran.