US Secretary Marco Rubio on Iran’s World Cup Team Basing in Mexico
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses security measures for Iran’s World Cup team and their decision to base operations in Mexico.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses security measures for Iran’s World Cup team and their decision to base operations in Mexico.
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