The Monarchists Have Come To Harangue Iran’s World Cup Team (opens in new tab)

Given the circumstances, Iran has played extraordinary soccer in this year's World Cup, equalizing not once but twice with New Zealand in a 2-2 result, and displaying robust defense in a 0-0 draw with Belgium, as keeper Alireza Beiranvand that should go down as one of the best of the tournament. The Iranian team has accomplished all of this despite being from staying in the United States to rest after their games; Donald Trump's administration has forced the squad to return to their training ...