Mehdi Taremi stuck in Iran, might miss Club World Cup

Mehdi Taremi — Inter Milan’s Iranian striker — is trapped in his homeland due to Israeli attacks disrupting air travel.

The conflict between Israel and Iran is now impacting Asian football — both countries remain engaged in battles causing serious damage.

The 32-year-old striker who previously played for FC Porto was in Iran after representing the national team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Asian zone.

Iran national team — coached by Amir Ghalenoei — secured their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after topping Group A with 23 points, two points ahead of second-placed Uzbekistan.