Rubio: Iran can attend World Cup, not IRGC

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has clarified the United States' position regarding Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. is co-hosting. He stated that the U.S. has not told Iran it cannot attend the tournament. However, Rubio emphasized that Iran cannot bring members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) into the country under the pretense of being journalists or athletic trainers. This statement highlights ongoing U.S. security concerns and the political tensions surrounding the event amid the broader conflict.