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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 4 MIN

Iran's World Cup team navigates U.S. restrictions and pressure from Tehran

from Morning Edition · host Arezou Rezvani

Iran's World Cup team says it's the most oppressed team due to U.S.-imposed visa and travel restrictions. But those hassles pale in comparison to the pressures Iran places on its own athletes.

Iran's World Cup team says it's the most oppressed team due to U.S.-imposed visa and travel restrictions. But those hassles pale in comparison to the pressures Iran places on its own athletes.

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