Iran 'threaten to withdraw from World Cup' amid US conflict

Iran has signalled it may withdraw from this summer s World Cup following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. The head of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, expressed serious reservations about the nation s involvement in the tournament during an appearance on Iranian television network Tehran. He noted, however, that ultimate responsibility for the decision rests with senior sports officials. TRENDING Stories Videos Your

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Iran 'threaten to withdraw from World Cup' amid US conflict

Iran has signalled it may withdraw from this summer s World Cup following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. The head of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, expressed serious reservations about the nation s involvement in the tournament during an appearance on Iranian television network Tehran. He noted, however, that ultimate responsibility for the decision rests with senior sports officials. TRENDING Stories Videos Your

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