Iran

Iran coach says team ‘oppressed’ by travel chaos after 2‑2 New Zealand draw

The squad now have to return immediately to Mexico, having originally planned to stay overnight in Los Angeles.

Quality performance shows New Zealand belong at World Cup, coach says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 New Zealand's Elijah Just scores their second goal REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Boos, cheers and a draw: Iran's World Cup opener reflects deep divisions

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Iran fans celebrate after the match REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Europeans to test Trump on Iran deal risks, urge Ukraine rethink at G7

U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Empty sanctioned Iran tanker moves toward Gulf, testing blockade

On June 15, US President Donald Trump said Strait of Hormuz “is already partially opened”, and “it’ll be completely opened” on June 19.

Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Iran's Ramin Rezaeian celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Matthew Childs

US at odds with allies over how easy it is to reopen Hormuz

A large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website.

Trump thanks China and Russia, partners of Iran, for diplomatic help

Trump said both Xi and Putin aided the Americans in sealing the deal with the Iranians.

Taremi leads line for Iran against New Zealand

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Iran Training - Carson Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Iran's Mehdi Taremi during training REUTERS/Daniel Cole

In US, Trump’s Iran deal receives mixed reception

US President Donald Trump's approval ratings sunk to a record low as war with Iran drove up cost-of-living concerns.

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