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.

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