A World Cup Welcome Amid War: Tucson's Gesture of Goodwill As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, it's heartening to see a small oasis of civility emerging from the Arizona desert.
The city of Tucson is preparing to welcome Iran's national soccer team to their training facilities at the Kino Sports Complex ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Tucson officials are committed to ensuring the Iranian team feels safe and welcome during their stay, with hotel rooms and meeting spaces secured and security measures in place.