US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday that the US would not let Iranians with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "embed" themselves in the country's delegation to take part in the soccer World Cup that begins this month.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday that the US would not let Iranians with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "embed" themselves in the…

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had “no problem” with the Iranian team entering the country but wouldn’t let officials or staff members with ties to the…

Squad's visas for the US haven't been issued, with Marco Rubio saying IRGC-linked members won't be allowed to 'embed'.

The Iran war has turned the World Cup – the biggest global sporting event – into a geopolitical contest

Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated last week the Trump administration had "no problem" with providing visas to Iran's team.