The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety. Trump's ambiguous post, which came just two weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war against Iran, could be interpreted in numerous ways - including as genuine concern or as a direct warning to players.
The American request to the Iraqi Kurds is to open the way and not obstruct Iranian Kurdish groups mobilizing in Iraq, while also providing logistical support. Trump was clear in his call Sunday to PUK leader Bafel Talabani. He told us the Kurds must choose a side in this battle - either with America and Israel or with Iran.
