Trump’s Iran peace deal overshadowed by boos for anthem at World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's national anthem was booed at the World Cup match against New Zealand, amid protests against the Iranian regime and a ban on the pre-revolutionary flag.

• Iran's national anthem was booed by some spectators at SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles during their World Cup match against New Zealand.
• Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the stadium, demonstrating against the Iranian regime and its crackdown on pro-democracy activists.
• FIFA upheld a ban on the pre-revolutionary Iranian flag, citing rules against political, offensive, or discriminatory symbols.