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Iran national anthem booed at World Cup before New Zealand game (opens original article in a new tab)

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The Iranian national anthem was booed at a World Cup match in Los Angeles amid protests against the Iranian government, following a US-Iran peace deal announcement. Protesters opposed the regime's actions, and FIFA maintained a ban on the pre-revolutionary flag.

  • Iranian national anthem was booed by some spectators at World Cup match in Los Angeles
  • Around 300-500 protesters outside stadium opposed Iranian government and its crackdown on protests
  • Fifa upheld ban on pre-revolutionary Iran flag due to political nature

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