Iranian soccer chief says he was allowed to enter Canada but chose to turn back
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Iranian soccer chief says he was allowed to enter Canada but chose to turn back

May 2, 2026
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Mehdi Taj, a ‌former IRGC member, was asked about his ties to the group, but was allowed into the country for a pre-World Cup gathering in Vancouver. Canada has said IRGC members are barred from the country. 'We told them that there are 90 million IRGC members in Iran,' Taj said

Iranian soccer chief says he was allowed to enter Canada but chose to turn back
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