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Iran declares exclusion from World Cup impossible following Trumps caution

Iran declares exclusion from World Cup impossible following Trumps caution

Iran has stated that nobody has the power to bar it from this years World Cup, reacting to President Donald Trumps alert that the nations players lives and wellbeing could be endangered in the United States.

In a message shared on social media on Thursday, the Iranian squad also argued that the United States ought not to co host the competition if it fails to ensure the protection of all participating teams.

Trumps remarks followed by just two days his assurance to FIFA president Gianni Infantino that Iranian athletes would be accepted regardless of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

On his Truth Social account on Thursday, Trump remarked, The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really dont believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.

The Iranian side replied, The World Cup stands as a landmark global occasion under the authority of FIFA, not influenced by any single person or nation.

Irans national team, bolstered by robust performances and key triumphs from Irans courageous athletes, secured one of the earliest spots in this prestigious event.

Undoubtedly, nobody possesses the authority to bar Irans national team from the World Cup; rather, the nation deserving exclusion is the one that holds the mere label of host without the capacity to safeguard the security of teams in this worldwide gathering.

The conflict, sparked by strikes from the United States and Israel on February 28, has cast uncertainty over Irans involvement in the upcoming summer tournament, which is jointly organised by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Trump subsequently shared another update on his social media to stress that the occasion would remain secure for athletes and fans from every corner of the globe.

The United States of America eagerly anticipates hosting the FIFA World Cup, Trump posted. Ticket sales are through the roof!