U.S. says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
The Hindu • 2/23/2026 – 4/24/2026
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- 2026-02-23
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Score BreakdownRisk 45
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Consensus: Strong consensus: 15 independent sources
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