Iran delays travel to World Cup match over issues with US officials

Iran's preparations for their World Cup match against Egypt were disrupted as star striker Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were briefly detained by US officials while traveling to Seattle. The Iranian Football Federation reported that the team experienced a 25-minute delay due to this incident. Following their opening match against New Zealand, Iranian head coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed concerns about the team's treatment, feeling that they are facing increasing hurdles during the tournament. The situation has prompted the federation to voice their grievances regarding travel irregularities and management issues during their stay in the US.

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