U.S. Official Says Iran Knew Team Would Have to Leave Country Shortly After World Cup Match

The U.S. is pushing back on complaints from Iran's national team that it was forced to leave the country immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel. An official stated that Iran knew the team would have to depart shortly after the match, contradicting claims of sudden expulsion. This incident highlights the diplomatic tensions that persist even as a peace deal is negotiated.