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US security chief ‘danced a happy dance’ after Iran’s World Cup elimination

US security chief ‘danced a happy dance’ after Iran’s World Cup elimination

The Guardian Football about 3 hours 1 mins read

Markwayne Mullin: ‘I might’ve sung a song or two’
Iran knocked out after three group-stage draws

A top US government official has said he is “so happy” that Iran are out of the World Cup.

Iran’s participation in the finals was uncertain in the months leading up to the tournament after the US and Israel launched air strikes on the country in February.

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