Iran accuses US of ‘vindictive behaviour’, with visa denials ahead of World Cup
Fourteen officials and staff members have been refused visas, Iran says.
- Iran says staff yet to be given World Cup green light as players secure visas The Independent —
- Iran slams US 'discriminatory treatment' over World Cup visa refusals IOL —
- Iran state TV says US denied visas to 15 World Cup delegation members Vanguard News —
- Iran 2026 World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa dispute erupts Al Jazeera —
- Iran football squad cleared for US entry but staff still await visas Euronews —