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Former Mossad official says Trump naive about Iran, misunderstands Middle East diplomacy
The former counterterror head of the Mossad said that Trump "does not understand the terminology of the Middle East, not the dialectic, and the Iranians are teaching him a lesson in that regard.”
World Cup isn't behind Trump's push for Iran deal, White House WC chief tells 'Post' - interview
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
World Cup 2026: Why millions of Iranians refuse to cheer for the regime’s team - opinion
'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report
Several teams, including Ivory Coast and Tunisia, require multi-entry visas because they have games scheduled in the United States as well as in Canada or Mexico.
Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official
Secretary of State Rubio said the US would bar IRGC-linked individuals from Iran’s World Cup delegation, raising potential visa concerns for some team members.
Bank of America, Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US military and first responders
Bank of America and Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US veterans, active military, first responders, and their families, including games featuring the US team.
Iran to play its final World Cup warm-up match behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday
The soccer team, staff, and Iranian citizens can enter the US for the event, but officials with ties to the regime will be barred from attending.
Milei clashes with Argentina's soccer boss over corruption scandals weeks before World Cup
The latest scandal came to light on Tuesday, when an Argentine lawmaker filed a complaint against AFA's Director Claudio Tapia for allegedly selling complimentary World Cup tickets.
Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds
March's cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was carried out by a group called "Abadil of Minab," Israeli information security firm Gambit found.
US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
The US Federal Aviation Administration said that drone operators who enter restricted airspace without approval can face fines of up to $100,000.
Israel’s Eurovision future at risk over KAN funding bill, EBU warns
EBU Director-General Noel Curran warned that a bill changing KAN’s funding could harm Israel’s global standing and threaten its future participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concerns
Iran has faced uncertainty for months over travel and security arrangements for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
