Tucson prepares to welcome Iran for World Cup amid backdrop of war
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-05-17 16:29 UTC+10:00
Section: SOCCER
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Tucson, Arizona – In the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington U.S. President Donald Trump demands "complete victory." But in Tucson, they are getting ready to welcome the Iranian soccer team as if nothing were amiss.
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