Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1787, Oliver Ellsworth moves at the Federal Convention to call the government the 'United States'. In 1791, King Louis XVI, disguised as a valet, and the French royal family attempt to flee Paris during the French Revolution. In 1926, Rehavam Ze'evi, Israeli general and politician, 9th Israeli Minister of Tourism (died 2001) was born. In 1926, The 28th International Eucharistic Congress begins in Chicago, with over 250,000 spectators attending the opening procession. In 1945, The United States Secretary of State approves the transfer of Wernher von Braun and his team of Nazi rocket scientists to the U.S. under Operation Paperclip. In 1963, Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet Union and the United States sign an agreement to establish the so-called "red telephone" link between Washington, D.C., and Moscow. In 1982, The International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide opens in Tel Aviv, despite attempts by the Turkish government to cancel it, as it included presentations on the Armenian genocide. In 1990, The 7.4 Mw Manjil-Rudbar earthquake affects northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing 35,000-50,000, and injuring 60,000-105,000. In 1994, The 1994 Imam Reza shrine bomb explosion in Iran leaves at least 25 dead and 70 to 300 injured. In 2019, Iran's Air Defense Forces shoot down an American surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions between the two countries. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
White House considering changing travel restrictions for Iran at World Cup
The White House is considering relaxing the stringent travel restrictions imposed on Iran's national football team.Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House's World Cup task force, confirmed that talks are underway regarding arrangements for Iran's third group stage fixture against Egypt in Seattle on June 27.Under current restrictions, the Iranian squad may only enter US territory 24 hours before each match and must depart on the same day the game takes place.The team has established its tournament base in Mexico, one of the three co-host nations alongside the United States and Canada. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Head coach Amir Ghalenoei described his side as the most oppressed team at the competition after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles.Giuliani indicated that the restricted travel arrangements were reasonable for Iran's opening two fixtures in Los Angeles, given the short 30-minute flight from their Mexican base.However, the journey to Seattle could take up to three hours, prompting the ongoing discussions about potential adjustments.Speaking to KOMO TV News in Seattle, Giuliani said: I know that the President wants to be able to really balance the competitive balance on the field while making sure we're not compromising our national security.LATEST SPORTS NEWSWorld Cup day 10: Netherlands in action against Sweden before Germany plays Ivory CoastBukayo Saka unlikely to start in England's second World Cup game against GhanaWhy are Turkey and Haiti out of the World Cup? Fifa's new rule change explainedHe added: We want to make sure the Iranian team has the opportunity to come in and compete. What we have done for the Iranian team has been spectacular and credit to President Trump on this.Giuliani noted that President Trump signed an executive order permitting the Iranian squad to participate in the tournament.The Football Federation of Iran has stated that its squad should be permitted to reach each host city 48 hours prior to every fixture and return to their base camp the following day, in order to achieve optimal technical and physical preparation.The federation told the BBC: The Football Federation of Iran believes that such restrictions are inconsistent with the principle of providing equal conditions for all participating teams and may negatively affect teams' preparation processes. Iranian officials have indicated they will formally register their dissatisfaction and submit an official complaint to Fifa through the appropriate channels.Iran's next game comes against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday at 8pm.Iran opened up their tournament in one of the best games of the World Cup so far, drawing 2-2 against New Zealand.New Zealand took the lead through Elijah Just in the opening seven minutes of the game, but were answered back through Iran's Ramin Rezaeian.Just scored his second of the match, not long after the interval, to put New Zealand back in front.Ten minutes later, Mohammad Mohebi equalised as the two sides shared the points.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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