Iran’s tiny diaspora doesn’t agree on much in Tijuana, except Team Melli (opens original article in a new tab)

Iranian diaspora in Tijuana, despite political differences, supports Team Melli, while the Iranian flag causes controversy ahead of the World Cup.

• Iranian diaspora in Tijuana has 20 people, with differing political views but united in supporting Team Melli.
• Iranian restaurant in Tijuana displays pre-revolutionary flag, causing controversy over FIFA's political paraphernalia rules.
• Iranian World Cup team relocated training to Tijuana due to visa issues with the U.S., receiving warm support from local fans.
• FIFA prohibits political flags in stadiums, while a California non-profit lawsuits to allow pre-revolutionary flag in stadiums.