Rubio to Block Iranians with Revolutionary Guard Ties from World Cup

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday that Iranians with connections to the Revolutionary Guard will be denied entry with the country's football World Cup delegation. Although Iran's team will be based in Mexico during the tournament, they are scheduled to play matches in the United States.

Rubio clarified during a House of Representatives hearing that the US welcomes the Iranian national team and their support staff. However, he emphasized that the US will closely monitor the delegation and will not permit the entry of individuals who lack sporting purposes but maintain ties to the Revolutionary Guard. catcross.biz