The Iranian national team has criticized the actions of their country’s authorities.
Iran has a chance to advance to the playoffs in the World Cup. PDO
Iran’s success in the World Cup has brought joy to the people of the troubled country. Citing a report by Mizan Online, AFP reported on Wednesday that Iran released as many as 709 prisoners after Iran defeated Wales 2-0 last Friday.
The Iranian website Mizan Online reported that some of those freed had been imprisoned “in connection with recent events”.
Iran has seen massive protests in recent weeks. The people were outraged when the police arrested Mahsa Aminin in September. A 22-year-old woman died during pre-trial detention.
The national team playing in Qatar took a stand on the position of the Iranian women in the opening match. The team did not sing the national anthem. The team’s star players have also publicly defended Amin.
The Iranian futsal legend is also among the supporters Ali Daeiwho said that he and his family has received threats lately.
More than 300 people have lost their lives in protests in Iran. Since mid-September, as many as 2,000 people have been charged and around 14,000 have been arrested.
Iran will face the United States on Tuesday in the fierce final battle of the group. With a win, it would certainly advance to the next round, and a draw would be enough if Wales did not beat England.