Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictions
Iran's involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.
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Iran's involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.
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