Iran regime supporters and protesters confront each other ahead of World Cup match against Wales

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Tensions ran high at Iran’s second match at the World Cup on Friday as fans supporting the Iranian government harassed those protesting against it and stadium security seized flags, T-shirts and other items expressing support for the protest movement that has gripped the Islamic Republic.

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

Iran's political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

Iran's political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

Iran's political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

Iran's political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

Iran's political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar