Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
BBC News 2026-06-16 04:25:59
Context: Iranian-Americans protested against Iran's team at the World Cup in Los Angeles. The protest was against the presence of Iran's team, which the protesters believe is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Key Facts
- Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles to protest the presence of Iran's team at the World Cup, as they believe it is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Iran striker Mehdi Taremi stated that US-Iran political tension "undermines the joy" of the World Cup.
- The protest took place outside Iran's opening match at the World Cup, with calls to remove Iran's clerical regime sounding during the demonstration.