The Unexpected Hosts: Tucson's Open Arms for Iran Ahead of World Cup In the midst of escalating tensions between the US and Israel in their war on Iran, the city of Tucson has taken a unique stance by welcoming the Iranian football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
This decision reflects the local community's focus on the universal language of sport.
While the Trump administration's belligerent posturing towards Iran may have raised eyebrows globally, Tucsonans seem unimpressed by the implied threat.