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Iran football fans display banner honouring children killed in US strike in Minab
Iranian football fans displayed a banner honoring 168 children killed in a U.S. strike on a primary school in Minab during a World Cup match against New Zealand. The tribute, linked to a campaign by Iran's national team, coincided with FIFA President Gianni Infantino visiting the team's dressing room and praising their performance after a 2-2 draw.
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