Iran deny militant tried to board team plane (opens original article in a new tab)

U.S. officials alleged an Iranian militant tried to board the Iran team's flight, but Iran denied the claim, calling it false. Eleven Iran delegation members were denied U.S. visas.

• U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin alleged an IRGC-linked individual tried to board Iran's World Cup team flight
• Iran football federation denied the claim, calling it a 'lie' and 'fabricated'
• Eleven members of Iran's World Cup delegation were denied U.S. visas