Violent clashes broke out in the stands during Iran's World Cup match yesterday between civilians waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flag and backers of the Islamic Republic, according to a single report. The incident is the latest in a series of confrontations between supporters and opponents of the Tehran regime during the tournament.
Violent clashes erupted between civilians holding the pre-revolutionary 'lion-and-sun' flag and supporters of the Islamic Republic during Iran's World Cup match yesterday, according to a single report. A video circulating appears to show the stand-off turning into a physical altercation.
The incident is the latest expression of the deep political divide that has played out at the tournament. As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, a Shia-on-Shia clash broke out in the stands at an earlier match between fans supporting and opposing the regime. In Los Angeles, fans booed the official national flag and waved monarchy-era symbols. The events underscore the domestic and diaspora opposition to the regime, which has also faced security force confrontations in Tehran over negotiations.
The source of the video and the precise location of the match were not immediately specified. No reports of injuries or police intervention have been confirmed.
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