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US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief

Al Jazeera · May 6, 2026, 7:37 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.

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