# Iranian Soccer Spy Allegation Explodes

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-22T00:03:07+00:00
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin dropped a bombshell claiming an Iranian soccer player with ties to Iran’s IRGC tried to sneak into the U.S. during the World Cup — only to be stopped before boarding. Iran’s football federation fired back, calling it a blatant lie meant to justify their own restrictions, even questioning the credibility of all similar claims. The team was allowed entry just before their match, but Iran says they were denied earlier access — a complaint now filed with FIFA — sparking a diplomatic standoff over security, fairness, and international sports diplomacy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/245c33fbbb011508

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