President Donald Trump has delivered an ominous appeal to Iran’s World Cup soccer team as his war rages on in the Middle East. Iran was due to face Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand in Los Angeles and Seattle this summer, but the country’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali insisted on Iranian TV on Wednesday that “under no circumstances” will the nation participate. Trump has now weighed in with a bizarre Truth Social post. “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety,” he said, adding, “Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP.” It is unclear what concerns Trump has for the team’s safety, but the Daily Beast has asked the White House to clarify. Iran’s participation in the tournament was plunged into doubt when Trump teamed up with Israel to strike the nation onFeb. 28. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is clearly sweating over the development, having bent the knee to Trump to ensure the tournament goes on without a hitch. On Tuesday, he met with Trump and claimed the president said Iran was still welcome. The tournament kicks off in 91 days.
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