The Iranian men's football team is travelling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup, but several technical and managerial staff members have been denied visas by US authorities. US officials state they will allow players and key support staff entry but cite security concerns, while Iran calls the visa denials deliberate discrimination and has asked FIFA to intervene. The dispute occurs amid ongoing military tensions, with both nations conducting strikes in the Middle East and peace negotiations stalling.

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