Iranian fans turned their World Cup match against New Zealand into a moment of remembrance, raising ‘Minab 168’ banners.
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TUE · 2026-06-16 · 20:29 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0616-85015
NSR-2026-0616-85015News Report·EN·Human Interest
Iranian fans honour Minab victims at World Cup match
During their World Cup match against New Zealand, Iranian fans dedicated the game to the victims of Minab by displaying 'Minab 168' banners. This action transformed the sporting event into a memorial occasion.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-06-16 · 20:29 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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During their World Cup match against New Zealand, Iranian fans dedicated the game to the victims of Minab by displaying 'Minab 168' banners. This action transformed the sporting event into a memorial occasion. The fans' demonstration served as a public tribute to those affected by the Minab incident. The specific details of the Minab event and the reason for the tribute are not provided in the article content.
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The event occurred during the World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand.
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The banners served as a moment of remembrance for victims from Minab.
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Iranian fans displayed 'Minab 168' banners during a World Cup match against New Zealand.
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