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Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup

Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup

Iran's national football team is fully prepared to participate in the upcoming World Cup this summer despite the ongoing war. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed the team's readiness in a statement reported by Al Jazeera.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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