Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

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Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles to protest the presence of Iran’s team, which they believe is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran striker Mehdi Taremi told reporters this week that US-Iran political tension “undermines the joy” of the World Cup. You can read the match report on the game here. ShareSaveWatch: What does the US-Iran deal to end war mean for Lebanon and Israel?It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports. Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy himIn a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader. Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each otherThe BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are "right to be worried" as the consequences of the war will be felt for generations. 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