"The players are holding the school bags close to their heart in remembrance of the 165 girls the Americans killed in an Iranian school, a media officer for the team told Reuters."
"Iranian officials have blamed the US and Israel for the attack on the school, which was adjacent to an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) compound, but neither country has accepted responsibility."
"US President Donald Trump said earlier this month it would not be 'appropriate' for them to take part 'for their own life and safety'."
The Iran men's national team protested against a deadly attack on a primary school by wearing black armbands and holding schoolbags during their national anthem before a match against Nigeria. The attack, which occurred last month, resulted in the deaths of at least 168 people, including around 110 children. Iranian officials have blamed the US and Israel for the incident, while US military investigators believe it was an unintentional strike. The team's participation in the upcoming World Cup remains uncertain due to safety concerns expressed by US President Trump.
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