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World Cup as politics: Iran’s opener vs New Zealand at SoFi Stadium ended 2-2, but the night was packed with protest—Lion and Sun symbols, anthem boos, and Iranian Americans split between cheering and anger—while coach Amir Ghalenoei complained the team was “oppressed” by last-minute U.S. travel disruptions. US-Iran MoU and regional culture: Qatar’s Shura Council welcomed the U.S.-Iran memorandum, highlighting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and praising Qatar’s mediation role as Lebanon’s Hezbollah reported clashes despite the accord. Israel-Iran fallout: Israeli commentators attacked U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff over an MoU seen as postponing Iran’s nuclear and proxy issues, while Israel reiterated it won’t be bound by Lebanon-related clauses. Energy and everyday life: Markets surged on the deal; oil slid and shipping leaders warned Hormuz reopening may take weeks, with the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve still at a four-decade low. Society beyond headlines: Iraq’s World Cup return after 40 years drew diaspora celebrations in U.S. parks, showing how sport keeps becoming a cultural gathering point.

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