World● Low1h ago · Nov 12, 2026, 4:30 PM
After a difficult journey... the Iranian national team arrives in Basra
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Asharq Al-Awsat [ar] · Saudi Arabia · Middle East
The Iranian national football team continues its preparations in the Iraqi city of Basra, in preparation for playing two friendly matches against Palestine and Iraq as part of the Basra International Tournament.
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