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This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA and SEUNG MIN KIM at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA and SEUNG MIN KIM, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · June 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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The US Department of Homeland Security has made an adjustment to its rules for Iran's World Cup team. The team is now allowed to enter the country two days before their next match. This change applies to the team's upcoming schedule.

The team's match is set to take place in Seattle on Friday. Further details on the US Department of Homeland Security's decision can be found through KOSA CBS7, a local news source in the Permian Basin area, including Midland, TX.

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Category: local · Published: June 24, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA and SEUNG MIN KIM, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
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Source published	Jun 24, 2026
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US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

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