"I didn't do any negative act that was against the rules. At no point during the match did any security or media operations staff advise me that I was acting outside the conditions of my accreditation, and had such guidance been given, I would have complied immediately."
"It is important that accredited journalists are able to carry out their work in a professional environment where clear communication is maintained. I am pleased that the matter has now been resolved and that my accreditation has been returned, allowing me to continue covering the tournament for Iran International's global audience."
Alireza Mohebbi, an Iranian-Australian journalist with Iran International, had his accreditation removed while covering Iran's national team at the Women's Asian Cup after spending time with Iran fans in the stands. Security accused him of carrying prohibited flags, confiscated his pass, and escorted him from the stadium without allowing an appeal. His requests to the Local Organising Committee and AFC were initially ignored. Following a review, the LOC determined the removal was based on a misunderstanding and reinstated his accreditation. Mohebbi stated he received no prior guidance about violating accreditation conditions and emphasized the importance of clear communication for journalists working professionally.
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