US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.
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US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exitImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Markwayne Mullin was approved as Kristi Noem's successor in MarchByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished6 minutes agoThe United States' head of homeland security said he "danced a happy dance" when Iran were eliminated from the World Cup.Iran missed out on qualifying from the group stage on goal difference after having a stoppage-time winner against Egypt disallowed for a marginal offside.Coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team were the "most oppressed" at the tournament amid the backdrop of the country's conflict with the US and Israel.Iran's training base was switched from Arizona to Tijuana in Mexico before the World Cup began and they faced travel restrictions throughout.Despite Saturday's 1-1…
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