LONDON, March 2 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Iran's football chief has cast doubt over the national team's participation in this summer's World Cup following the US and Israeli attacks on the country, reported PA Media/dpa.
Iran have been drawn in Group G of the tournament and are scheduled to play three matches in the United States.
According to multiple outlets, Iran football federation president Mehdi Taj told sports news portal Varzesh3: "What is certain is that after these attacks, it's hard to look at the World Cup with hope."
The World Cup takes place across the US, Canada and Mexico in June and July.
Iran is due to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21 and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom told reporters on Saturday the situation was being followed closely.
He said: "It's too early to comment, but we will monitor developments around the world that could affect the tournament."
--BERNAMA-PA MEDIA/dpa
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