Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj demands the U.S. respect Iran's military institutions ahead of 2026 World Cup games scheduled in California and Seattle.
Iran demands respect at World Cup after Rubio vows IRGC connections won't be allowed
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Sun 06:11 - ANSA Main
'Rubio will be in Rome and the Vatican during the week for the thaw'
Sun 11:54 - Fox News
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Sun 15:26 - France 24
Italian media reports US top diplomat Rubio to meet Pope Leo
Tue 10:36 - Al-Monitor
Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo
Tue 14:57 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Trump attacks the Pope again. Two days before Rubio's visit to the Vatican
Tue 19:13 - France 24
Trump-Pope clash rehashes old gripes, casts cloud over Rubio's Vatican visit
Tue 20:40 - Al-Monitor
Rubio warns Iran of 'total defeat' if it refuses deal
Tue 20:53 - Al Jazeera English
Before Vatican trip, Rubio defends Trump remarks on Pope Leo over Iran
Wed 01:06 - Middle East Eye
Rubio speaks with Lavrov on Iran, US State Department says
Wed 15:45 - Washington Examiner
Rubio schools White House press corps, then faces harsh reality of Iran messaging
Wed 16:44 - Fox News
Iran demands respect at World Cup after Rubio vows IRGC connections won't be allowed