Iran's World Cup opener in Los Angeles comes as US declares peace with Tehran (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's World Cup match in Los Angeles occurs amid US-Iran peace declaration, with political tensions over the team's participation and flag restrictions.

• Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles follows a US-Iran peace agreement
• Iranian diaspora in LA faces political tensions over team's participation
• FIFA banned Iran's pre-1979 flag as political symbol during tournament