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US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from the US Department of Homeland Security, as reported by KPRC 2 Houston.
The US Department of Homeland Security has made an adjustment to its rules for Iran's World Cup team. The team is now allowed to enter the country two days before their next match. This change applies to the team's upcoming schedule, with a match set to take place in Seattle on Friday.
Further details on this development are available from the US Department of Homeland Security, as reported by KPRC 2 Houston. The team's travel plans after the match have also been outlined, with a requirement to leave the country after Friday's game.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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