BBC Headlines • June 16, 2026 04:25

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

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The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

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Mon 06:46 - Al Jazeera English

World Cup: Iranians in Los Angeles divided on whether to cheer or jeer Iran

Mon 13:21 - France 24

Mixed emotions among diaspora as Iran begins World Cup campaign

Tue 04:25 - BBC Headlines

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

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Al Jazeera English

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06:46

World Cup: Iranians in Los Angeles divided on whether to cheer or jeer Iran

US host city braces for protests near stadium as Iran prepares to start its World Cup campaign against New Zealand.

France 24

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13:21

Mixed emotions among diaspora as Iran begins World Cup campaign

Tonight, Iran begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles. It's a match taking place under unprecedented conditions. For the first time in World Cup history, a …