Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.

Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.









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