US Denies Visas For World Cup Draw, Cites 'Sovereignty' (Not Sanctions)
The official line, as reported, is a vague 'visa dispute.' What the mainstream conveniently omits is the extensive history of US sanctions specifically targeting Iranian officials and organizations, making visa issuance a political football rather than a bureaucratic oversight. (One might recall the diplomatic theater surrounding any Iranian delegation attempting to visit the UN on US soil.) The
US routinely weaponizes its visa process against states it deems 'adversaries,' while simultaneously hosting global events and demanding 'fair play.' (The hypocrisy is almost poetic, if it weren't so transparent.) So, Iran's absence isn't about paperwork; it's about Washington leveraging every possible avenue—from currency to football—to maintain an iron fist on nations that defy its foreign
policy whims. How many 'international good sports' will participate in a stadium of Uncle Sam's choosing, only to find their own sovereign delegates barred at the gate? It appears 'global unity' has strict entry requirements.