{"id":623228,"date":"2026-06-22T18:53:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=623228"},"modified":"2026-06-22T18:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:53:29","slug":"iranian-team-departs-la-with-surprising-message-in-locker-room-after-chaotic-world-cup-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=623228","title":{"rendered":"Iranian team departs LA with surprising message in locker room after chaotic World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iran\u2019s national team left a note in their locker room following their first two World Cup matches.<\/p>\n

As the United States and Iran continue a tense navigation of the Memorandum of Understanding, the Iranian national team has made its stance crystal clear. Following their Sunday game against Belgium, which ended in a 0-0 draw, the team wrote a short note urging \u201cpeace\u201d before leaving.<\/p>\n

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Iran left a message in their Los Angeles Stadium locker room thanking LA for its hospitality during the World Cup and saying they are leaving with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. pic.twitter.com\/lrzFuXsKTX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jana Choukeir (@ChoukeirJ) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cFrom the ancient Persia of thousands of years ago to the civilized Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and steadfast. We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honor, and leave with dignity. Thank you, Los Angeles, for your hospitality. And thank you to every Iranian who gave their heart, voice, and soul for Iran throughout these 180 minutes. May peace, respect, and friendship prevail among all nations,\u201d the team wrote.<\/p>\n

The hashtags \u201c768\u201d and \u201cMinab\u201d were also used, likely referring to the strike that hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, on the very first day of Operation Epic Fury, which left at least 120 students dead.<\/p>\n

X users reacted:<\/p>\n

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Normalize this for at least the international sports- World Cups, Olympics, etc. https:\/\/t.co\/wANiMOBNFW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tommy Fitterer (@TFitterer16) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Very nice. I can only speak for myself, but I have zero against the Iranian football team. The political situation has nothing to do with them (or me for that matter). https:\/\/t.co\/rferRVlpRB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mr Perfect (@perfecthennig) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Having to fly out of the country after every game\u2026. My goodness good luck to them. https:\/\/t.co\/5WgSTDMTvE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Thick Saban \"\u2728\" (@RaveenTheDream) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Don\u2019t be fooled by these calculated locker room notes and PR stunts. These same players bow and pay homage to a murderous regime at home, only to put on a mask of \u201cpeace and friendship\u201d abroad to gaslight the world. The Iranian people see right through this hypocrisy. pic.twitter.com\/FUrbVawnW7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ella\"\ud83d\udc51\" (@EllaDghn) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Did they leave a note for Rashid Mazaheri? Oh yeah they dont talk about him, they are too busy complaining about the US<\/p>\n

\u2014 Lea Santilli (@lea_santilli) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Regime propaganda doing overtime right now<\/p>\n

\u2014 pistachio (@dacquoise_01) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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That\u2019s actually pretty classy of them. Even when things feel unfair, choosing to say thanks says a lot about their character. Respect.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Vector (@PrasVector) June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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