Iran curbs sports teams’ travel to 'hostile' countries

Iran’s sports ministry has banned the presence of and dispatch of sports teams to countries it deems hostile, Iranian media reported.

"The ‌presence ​of national and club teams ​in countries considered ⁠hostile and unable ‌to ensure the ​security of Iranian athletes and team ‌members is prohibited until ​further notice," the ministry said.

Football Federation and clubs are required to notify the Asian Football Confederation to relocate match venues, the ministry added.