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Mehdi Taremi
Athlete
Mehdi Taremi is a striker for the Iranian national soccer team.
Notable Quotes
"We play for every Iranian, be it in the diaspora or in Iran. People have different opinions, but we are here to unite people, and we will try to bring joy to all Iranians wherever they live."View Story →
"US-Iran political tension undermines the joy of the World Cup."View Story →
"I have felt the tension from the first moment we arrived at this World Cup."View Story →
Related Stories
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.
June 16, 2026Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA - Reuters
Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA Reuters
June 16, 2026Iranian American protesters gather as soccer team prepare for World Cup opener - Reuters
Iranian American protesters gather as soccer team prepare for World Cup opener Reuters
June 15, 2026Iran arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA - Reuters
Iran arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA Reuters
June 14, 2026