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Omar Artan, the first Somali referee selected to officiate at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States despite holding a valid visa. He was welcomed as a hero upon his return to Mogadishu. The incident has sparked international criticism, with many questioning the fairness of US immigration practices.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States to leave the Middle East to guarantee its own safety, accusing Washington of interfering in Tehran's affairs and backing Israel. The remarks come amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional conflicts.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy confirmed a drone attack on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, citing retaliation for provocations. The strike targeted warships and infrastructure, though damage details remain undisclosed. The incident heightens Gulf tensions amid nuclear and regional disputes.
Iran warns the IAEA not to become a political tool led by the United States, urging it to act on technical grounds amid escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear program. The warning follows IAEA criticism of Iran's cooperation, which Tehran dismisses as baseless and politically motivated.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares Tehran has the right to respond to any act of aggression by the United States as bilateral tensions escalate. The statement follows increased US military presence in the Middle East and new sanctions, with analysts viewing it as a readiness for escalation while leaving room for dialogue.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 finals will run from 11 June to 19 July across the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the largest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches. The group stage features 12 groups, with 32 teams advancing to a new round of 32 knockout phase.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) admitted to attacking US military bases in Bahrain and Jordan, framing the strikes as retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes a day after a US Apache helicopter was shot down in the strategic waterway. Kuwait also reported intercepting hostile aerial targets, though no casualties have been reported.
Kenyan police used guns, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters in Nanyuki opposing a US-run Ebola quarantine center. Despite a court suspension order, construction continues as the government insists on advancing the project.
Iran's football federation has accused the United States of revoking all tickets allocated to Iranian fans for World Cup 2026 group-stage matches, just days before the tournament. The move has deepened diplomatic tensions, following earlier visa denials for delegation staff. Iran has also been forced to relocate its training camp from the U.S. to Mexico.
