Trump: The Iranian team is welcome at the World Cup but its participation may be unsafe

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Iranian national football team is welcome to participate in the World Cup, but he expressed doubts about the appropriateness of its participation given the current circumstances.

Trump added that the Iranian team is "welcome in the tournament," but he does not believe that its participation would be suitable at this time, pointing out that this is related to concerns about the players' security and safety.

These statements come amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, raising questions about the impact of political and security situations on international sports participation.