Journalists Removed and Supporter Assistants Sent to the World Cup
Simultaneously with several photographers and journalists being banned from leaving Iran, various security and protection groups, under the guise of journalists and with the quota of the Football Federation, have been sent to the Qatar World Cup.
According to received reports, many journalists and photographers who were supposed to be sent from Iran to Qatar to cover the 2022 World Cup have been banned from leaving the country. Despite having visas and ID cards, they have been placed on the Football Federation’s blacklist. The main reason for this action was the journalists’ support for the revolutionary uprising of the people and their backing of arrested journalists.
On the other hand, other individuals with a security and intelligence nature, under the title of supporter assistants, have been sent to the World Cup with free tickets from the Football Federation.