"We need a guarantee there, for our trip, that they have no right to insult the symbols of our system - especially the IRGC. This is something they must pay serious attention to."
"The IRGC was set up to defend Iran's Islamic system and has become a major military, political and economic force in the country."
"Taj said the decision to return home was their own choice, but Canada's immigration minister confirmed to parliament that the FFIRI president's visa had been cancelled while he was in the air because of his links to the IRGC."
Iran's football chief, Mehdi Taj, emphasized that FIFA, not the US or Trump, is the World Cup host. He called for respect towards the IRGC for the national team's travel to the US. Uncertainty surrounds Iran's participation due to tensions with the US and Israel. Taj's delegation returned from Canada after feeling disrespected by immigration officials, with his visa canceled due to IRGC ties. Taj seeks guarantees from FIFA regarding the treatment of Iranian officials at the World Cup to prevent incidents like in Canada.
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