The United States, through Qatari mediation, granted beIN Sports a waiver to broadcast the 2026 World Cup in Iran, according to a report by Amwaj Media cited by Israeli journalist Tomer Almogor (N12). The Iranian government secured this achievement separately from a broader memorandum of understanding that is in its final stages.
The US has granted beIN Sports a waiver to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup inside Iran via Qatari mediation, as reported by Amwaj Media and relayed by Israeli journalist Tomer Almogor (N12). The Iranian government secured this concession on Tuesday, separate from the bilateral memorandum of understanding that is being finalized between Washington and Tehran. The development comes amid a flurry of reported diplomacy between the US and Iran. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Tehran has been pursuing a wide-ranging agreement with Washington that includes the release of billions in frozen assets, provisions for Lebanon, and a 60-day nuclear negotiation window. This latest concession, on sports broadcasting, suggests a gradual easing of US sanctions and restrictions on Iran even as the broader MOU is being completed. No official US confirmation has been issued, and the Amwaj report remains a single source.
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