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Iran Players Leave a Message of Peace After Belgium Draw, but Regime Symbols Draw Attention
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75% centerFirst reported by Ynet · 4 days ago
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Iran’s national team drew 0-0 with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, then left a locker-room message in Los Angeles calling for peace and friendship. The note also carried “Minab 168” symbols tied to a regime propaganda campaign, while Iranian officials used the result to promote political and military messaging.
- 01Iran players left a peace message after their 0-0 World Cup draw with Belgium.
- 02The note also included “Minab” and “168,” linked to a Tehran propaganda campaign.
- 03Officials, including Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, connected the team to national struggle.
- 04Opposition media reported anthem boos, pre-1979 flags, and protests outside the stadium.
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