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Iran players: U.S. visa denials create 'tension'

Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the U.S. government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee from entering the country are hurting the country's image.

Published June 10, 2026, 1:32 PM

Updated June 13, 2026, 7:48 AM3.8K

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Iran players: U.S. visa denials create 'tension'

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