Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match

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The US Department of Homeland Security will allow the Iranian national football team to enter the United States 48 hours prior to their World Cup match against Egypt, easing previous travel restrictions. This decision responds to Iranian complaints about limited prep time and travel challenges during the tournament.

Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial game Team Melli have complained about travel conditions The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday. The team had planned to lodge an official complaint with Fifa about the “restrictions imposed by the organisers” at the World Cup. Iran have been training in Mexico but they were only allowed to enter the United States 24 hours before their first two matches. Continue reading...