Event Brief
Iran fans protest with lion and sun flag at World Cup
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: Iran national team fans in Los Angeles watched Iran draw New Zealand 2-2 while holding the lion and sun flag in protest.
WHO: Iran national team fans
WHAT: Fans held the lion and sun flag in protest while watching Iran’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand at the World Cup.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, USA
WHY: They held the lion and sun flag in protest at the Islamic Republic during the match.
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