For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

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Iran’s diaspora is divided over support for the national soccer team at the World Cup, facing both governmental hostility from the US and internal diaspora protests. Some hope the sporting event transcends politics despite tensions surrounding the team.

Iran’s team faces a hostile reception from the US government and some of its brethren in the diaspora. Yet others hope the event will trump politics — for now.