Home / SportsThe New York TimesSportsThe New York Times·Jun 14, 2026·1 min readThe Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft powerThe Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesESPNSportsJun 14, 2026 · 1 minJapan fight back twice in late draw vs. Netherland...ESPNESPNSportsJun 14, 2026 · 1 minCauley, 36, wins Canadian Open, 1st PGA Tour title...ESPNESPNSportsJun 14, 2026 · 1 minGolovkin, Tarver, Benn inducted into boxing's HOFESPNThe PunchSportsJun 14, 2026 · 1 min13 World Cup teams blast UEFA chief over ‘uninteresting’ matches remarkThe Punch
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