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Mehdi Taremi Stranded in Tehran as Inter Milan Head to Club World Cup

Flight bans triggered by recent Iran-Israel exchanges have prevented him from rejoining his team in Los Angeles.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - June 10, 2025 Iran's Mehdi Taremi celebrates scoring their second goal   Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo
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Inter Milan's Iranian international forward Mehdi Taremi has been stranded in Tehran due to the Israel-Iran conflict and is unable to join the Italian club at the Club World Cup

Overview

  • All flights out of Tehran were blocked following an escalation in Iran-Israel hostilities, leaving the 32-year-old forward stuck in the city.
  • Taremi had returned for World Cup qualifiers, playing full matches and scoring in a 3-0 victory over North Korea as Iran topped its qualifying group.
  • Inter Milan, under new coach Cristian Chivu, opens its first Club World Cup campaign against Monterrey without the striker in its squad.
  • The club remains in contact with Taremi as it pursues its debut tournament run in Los Angeles.
  • Taremi made 43 appearances this season for Inter, contributing three goals and nine assists across Serie A and European competitions.