"The presence of national and club teams in countries that are considered hostile and are unable to ensure the security of Iranian athletes and team members is prohibited until further notice."
"The Iranian ambassador in Mexico City has said the country was negotiating with FIFA to move Iran's three group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico after U.S. President Donald Trump discouraged the team from attending the 48-nation tournament."
"The Saudi city is also slated to host the tournament quarterfinals, semifinals and final from April 16-25, with organizers setting the dates and hoping for peace in the region."
Iran's Ministry of Sports has prohibited its sports teams from traveling to countries deemed hostile, specifically mentioning a soccer game in Saudi Arabia. The ban is in response to security concerns for Iranian athletes amid ongoing regional conflicts. The ministry emphasized that national and club teams cannot participate in events in these countries until further notice. Additionally, Iran is negotiating with FIFA to relocate its World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico due to safety issues raised by U.S. officials.
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