Iran has announced it will not participate in the upcoming World Cup due to ongoing conflicts and heightened tensions in the Middle East. Sports Minister Ahmad Doniyamal stated in a television interview that the current situation makes it impossible for Iran to take part, citing two wars within months and thousands of casualties. He said the government decided not to send the national team to the tournament scheduled in the United States.
The unrest intensified after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.-Israel attack on February 28, leading to retaliatory strikes by Iran and widespread regional instability. Doniyamal described the situation as untenable for international sporting participation, particularly in the U.S.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino had expressed that Iran would be welcome to compete without restrictions. The World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Iran originally scheduled to face New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in group-stage matches.
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