Iran's Soccer Team Protests School Bombing

0:00On March 27, Iran's men's national soccer team made a bold statement during a friendly match against Nigeria in Belieck, Turkey, on March 27. They wore black arm bands and held school bags close to their hearts as their national anthem played, protesting what they call the bombing of a school. At the start of the conflict with the United States and Israel, the gesture referenced an attack on Shahzurei Tayyeebe school where Iranian officials claimed more than 175 people died, including children and teachers. A team spokesperson said it honored 165 girls killed in the strike, which they blame on American forces. Meanwhile, US military investigators believe their forces were likely involved but have not finished their probe or issued final findings. This comes after Iran's women's team faced backlash earlier this month for staying silent during their anthem at an Asian Cup game with state media, labeling them traitors. Even Donald Trump noted that while Iran's team is welcome at the upcoming World Cup

1:01in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, safety concerns, might make it tricky amid the tensions, their participation remains uncertain because of the ongoing war. The team has another friendly line of Tuesday against Costa Rica, also in Turkey, as they prepare for whatever comes next on the global stage. That's the story for today. Global News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Cory with the Story.