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Unrest in Iran follows soccer fans to World Cup in Doha

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 3 developments

Many Iranian fans at the stadium expressed concerns that pro-regime supporters and plainclothes Iranian agents were filling the crowds, filming and identifying protesters.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. World Cup fans supporting Iran protest have items seized: Report

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement

    Headline from Wyoming Public Media ·

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    Unrest in Iran follows soccer fans to World Cup in Doha

    Headline from CBS News ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

16 articles, oldest first.

  1. France 24

    Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran despite win (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Iran's football stars scored a famous victory with a last gasp World Cup win but scrutiny on the conduct of the team ahead of the decisive clash with the US will only intensify as its leaders press a…

  2. Al Jazeera

    Why are some of Iran’s fans protesting at the World Cup? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Iran’s presence at the World Cup has brought more attention to the country where anti-government protests continue.

  3. PBS NewsHour

    Pro-government Iranians clash with protesters at World Cup (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Tensions ran high at Iran’s second match at the World Cup on Friday as fans supporting the Iranian government harassed those protesting against it.

  4. Newsweek

    World Cup fans supporting Iran protest have items seized: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Fans supportive of Iran's government also reportedly harassed those showing their support for the demonstrations against Iran's regime.

  5. Al Jazeera

    The World Cup and protests collide in Iran (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Protests abound inside Iran as the national team plays at the World Cup.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Ongoing protests cast shadow over World Cup for Iranian Americans (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Protests against the Iranian government following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini have spilled over into football.

  7. The New Republic

    World Cup Paradox: If Protesting Iran Team Beats U.S., They Help the Regime (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Iran’s players made a bold protest statement the other day. But like it or not, on the pitch, they represent national glory in which the regime wants to bathe.

  8. Wyoming Public Media

    The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Iran's players have at times appeared to show solidarity with the protests, even as they say their focus is football. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and hundreds killed, rights groups say.

  9. Fox News

    Iranian activist back US in World Cup match amid nationwide protests (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Iranian activists are throwing their support behind the U.S. soccer team ahead of the U.S.-Iran World Cup Tuesday amid continued protests across Iran.

  10. France 24

    Protestors in Iran Kurdistan celebrate US World Cup win (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Protesters in Iranian Kurdistan let off fireworks and celebrated after Iran lost to arch foe the United States in the World Cup on Tuesday, according to social media videos.

  11. CBS News

    Unrest in Iran follows soccer fans to World Cup in Doha (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Many Iranian fans at the stadium expressed concerns that pro-regime supporters and plainclothes Iranian agents were filling the crowds, filming and identifying protesters.

  12. KESQ Palm Springs

    Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players' return (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    CNN By Rob Picheta, Artemis Moshtaghian, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Iran’s World Cup defeat to the United States was met by cheers and celebrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities on Tuesday evening, as protesters hailed the country’s exit from the tournament as a blow to the ruli…

  13. The Guardian

    Iran supporters continue World Cup protests on tense evening in Qatar (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The propaganda war playing out in the background of Iran’s World Cup campaign continued during the defeat to USA

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