Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas

Iranian officials have reported that their technical staff are being blocked from entering the United States. This development comes just hours after the US announced that Iranian players would be granted visas to participate in the World Cup. The denial of visas for technical staff has sparked concerns about the team's ability to participate fully in the tournament. Iranian officials are seeking clarification on the matter, citing the discrepancy in visa approvals.

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