Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup because of US attacks

Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup because of US attacks

March 11, 2026Updated: March 11, 2026

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup because of US attacks.

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