Tehran's top diplomat in Mexico says Iran's presence in the United States for the World Cup should be read as a gesture of goodwill amid talks to end the conflict.
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Iranian ambassador at World Cup: ‘Iran and the U.S. can be very good friends’
Tehran's top diplomat in Mexico says Iran's presence in the United States for the World Cup should be read as a gesture of goodwill amid talks to end the conflict.
Published June 13, 2026, 4:51 PM
Updated June 13, 2026, 5:23 PM1.6K
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