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Iran's treatment at World Cup 'a dark point' for football, says official

Iran's treatment at World Cup 'a dark point' for football, says official

Iran's football federation says World Cup travel restrictions are hurting the team, calling the situation a dark point in tournament history

Asia
Netanyahu says Israeli troops to remain in Lebanon 'as long as necessary'

Netanyahu says Israeli troops to remain in Lebanon 'as long as necessary'

Netanyahu says Israeli troops will stay in Lebanon's security zone "as long as necessary" after Hezbollah clashes kill four soldiers

Europe
Paris police issue last-minute ban on Iranian opposition rally

Paris police issue last-minute ban on Iranian opposition rally

French police have banned a Saturday rally by an Iranian opposition group, citing clash risks. Organizers called the last-minute decision "bogus" and filed an emergency challenge.

Middle East
US-Iran talks delayed due to Muharram, Pakistan's Ishaq Dar says

US-Iran talks delayed due to Muharram, Pakistan's Ishaq Dar says

Dar says talks faced no hurdle, just delayed by Muharram, with the next negotiation phase due within 60 days

North America
US says needs $80 billion for Iran war, other bills: media

US says needs $80 billion for Iran war, other bills: media

Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion to cover Iran war costs and other bills, as funding pressure mounts on US military operations