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President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico's willingness to host Iran's football team during the World Cup, prompting a move from Arizona to Tijuana to bypass visa issues. The team's matches are scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle, while the White House remains silent and President Donald Trump claims diplomatic progress on the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran disputes.
World Football Day marked the UN calendar, while the United States extended a ceasefire, pledged billions in aid, and engaged in diplomatic outreach. Simultaneously, the WHO and partner funds ramped up efforts against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and political tensions flared over East Jerusalem and the NPT review.
Despite diplomatic strain, Tucson is preparing to welcome Iran’s national squad at the Kino Sports Complex, where director Sarah Hanna highlights the city’s readiness and community support.