US Secretary of Homeland Security Markquin Mullin told the New York Times that he "danced for joy" and even sang after the Iranian national team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup and ordered to leave the United States, according to the report published Tuesday.
US Secretary of Homeland Security Markquin Mullin said he "danced for joy" and sang after Iran's national team was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and ordered to leave the US, according to a New York Times report published Tuesday evening. The report, which Mullin provided the interview for, quotes him saying after the team's elimination from the group stage he was "very happy" and may have danced. This follows a series of escalating Iran-US tensions surrounding the World Cup, including claims by Mullin that Iran attempted to embed IRGC operatives with the team. The Iranian foreign ministry has accused the US of violating hosting norms. The statement is the latest in a public back-and-forth that has defined the tournament's political dimensions.
2 developments
- StrongUS Homeland Security secretary: Iran tried to infiltrate IRGC operatives with World Cup team
- StrongIranian FM spokesman accuses US of violating World Cup hosting standards
- DevelopingIran World Cup team says ordered to leave US immediately after opening match in California
- DevelopingIRGC broadcasters celebrate then lament after Iran eliminated from World Cup
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