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Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw

BBC Sport · Jun 22, 2026, 9:54 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

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Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw

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