Mullin Celebrates Iran’s World Cup Exit as Homeland Security Secretary

How Iran’s World Cup became a diplomatic battleground

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, celebrated Iran’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup with a public admission of relief, saying he “danced a happy dance” after the team’s exit. Iran, the only nation at war with a co-host, was forced into a logistical nightmare that included visa restrictions, limited training time, … Read more