Iran Uncertain About World Cup Participation After Bombardment

The president of Iran's football federation has cast doubt on whether the national team can participate in the World Cup in the US following the recent US and Israeli bombardment of the country.

FFIRI president Mehdi Taj stated, "What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope." The uncertainty comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with the two countries trading strikes as part of a widening conflict. In related developments, an England Lions match scheduled for Abu Dhabi has been cancelled due to the war.