Iran's World Cup Presence Fraught with Politics and Protest

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Iran's World Cup participation in the US is marked by political tension, with Iranian-American protesters in Los Angeles opposing the team's association with the Islamic Republic, symbolized by the post-revolution flag and anthem.

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