The Iraqi government canceled the direct flight permit of the Iranian soccer team to Basra. Mohsen Mutamkia, the Public Relations Director of the Ministry of Sports, said that this action was done under pressure from the American government.
The Iranian soccer team, which is about to participate in a four-way competition in Basra, is on its way to Abadan and from there will go to Basra by land.
After the embargo on Iranian airlines, Iranian sports teams faced difficulties in flying to other countries.
Interview with Mehdi Rostampour, sports reporter.