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March 19 (Reuters) - The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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Putin mourns Larijani, calls him 'true friend' of Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message of condolences to Iran’s Supreme Leader following the killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani, according to state media. Putin said he had met Larijani repeatedly and expressed sympathy to Iran’s leadership and people. In his message, Putin described Larijani as a “true friend” of Russia who contributed significantly to strengthening ties between Moscow and Tehran. He said Larijani’s memory would endure as someone who helped advance the countries’ strategic partnership.
Mr Miliband said pricing needs to be ‘fair, transparent and fully justifiable’.
Mossad agent tells senior cop he's on a 'blacklist,' augurs his demise in taped call obtained by WSJ, as Israel hopes crippling of domestic security forces will help lead to uprising The post Israel said threatening Iranian officers on the phone as part of efforts to stir unrest appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Displaced families gather in Lebanon’s Sidon after Israeli evacuation warnings The coastal city of Sidon in southern Lebanon saw an influx of displaced people on Wednesday after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for Tyre and surrounding areas a day earlier. The Lebanese University campus in Sidon opened its doors to those fleeing the Tyre district, initially without basic supplies, the Associated Press reported. “Unfortunately, we had to accommodate them without mattresses or blankets at first,” shelter organiser Saad Ghazzawi said.
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Athletes greeted by officials at border after silence during national anthem prompts calls for punishment by regime-linked media; 2 players stay in Australia on humanitarian visas The post Barring two, Iran women’s soccer team returns home after players sought asylum appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Iran’s supreme leader vows response over Larijani killing Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed that those behind the killing of security chief Ali Larijani will “pay”. In a rare public statement circulated by Tasnim news agency, Khamenei said he received news of Larijani’s death with “great regret”, describing him as an “intelligent” and “committed” figure. He said the assassination reflected the “hatred of the enemies of Islam”, adding that “the criminal murderers” would soon face consequences.
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum has said they are ready to host Iran’s matches in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
An international media association on Wednesday criticised an "unprovoked assault" by Israeli police on journalists in Jerusalem, which it said left a CNN producer with a fractured wrist. The Foreign Press Association (FPA) said police officers on Tuesday night "unnecessarily and aggressively repelled a group of journalists who were doing their jobs, documenting individuals who were praying outside the walls of the Old City". It said police detained several journalists, damaging photographic equipment and confiscating memory cards.
The terms of the alleged offer would have allowed Urich to plead guilty to reduced charges, without charge of harming national security, and avoid jail time with community service The post AG, state attorney said to reject plea deal offer from PM’s aide Urich in Bild leak case appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Millions have been plunged into darkness in Cuba as the US's total blockade has meant no fuel shipments in three months.
By Ismet Mikailogullari GURBULAK, Turkey, March 18 (Reuters) - The Iranian women's soccer team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. Australia had granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member after they sought asylum, saying they feared possible persecution if they returned to Iran.
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The Iranian women's national football squad arrived in eastern Turkey and headed to the Iran border on their way home Wednesday, among them several players who withdrew an asylum bid in Australia. The players, who landed in Istanbul on Tuesday evening on a flight from Oman, flew to the eastern city of Igdir, arriving just after midday, an AFP correspondent said. Wearing Iranian national team tracksuits, they could be seen leaving the airport before heading to the Gurbulak-Bazargan crossing, which lies about 100 kilometres (60 miles) to the southeast, he said
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has said that his forces are fully prepared to give a crushing response to enemies of the country.
Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos" Axios
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