Overview

• All flights out of Tehran were suspended after Israel launched missile strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites this week, preventing the 32-year-old forward from joining Inter Milan in Los Angeles for the FIFA Club World Cup.
• Inter Milan confirmed Taremi will miss their June 17 opener against Monterrey and could be absent for the entire tournament unless they secure safe passage.
• The club is maintaining constant contact with Iranian authorities and the player’s representatives as it explores diplomatic channels to facilitate his travel.
• Taremi had returned home to accept Iran’s inaugural Footballer of the Year Toopa Award and scored in a 3-0 victory over North Korea in World Cup qualifying before becoming stranded.
• Britain has announced plans to deploy additional jets to the Middle East for contingency support as tensions between Iran and Israel show no sign of abating.