Trump Comments on Iran Attack, Iraq Football Team to Play World Cup Qualifier

US President Donald Trump expressed surprise at Iran targeting Gulf countries and claimed he might hit Kharg Island again 'just for fun.' Meanwhile, the Iraq football team will travel to Mexico for a World Cup playoff match despite the Middle East conflict.

Sun Mar 15 2026

President Trump's Remarks on Iran Attacks

US President Donald Trump stated he was 'surprised' that Iran has targeted Gulf countries. He claimed the US had 'decimated' Kharg Island and might hit it again 'just for fun.' President Trump also mentioned he did not want to make a deal with Iran yet.

Iraq Football Team Confirms World Cup Qualifier Participation

Iraq's football team will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match, despite calls for postponement due to the Middle East conflict. Adnan Dirjal, president of the Iraq football association, announced in a statement that the national team would depart at the end of the week via a private plane. He added that they had contacted Fifa to help facilitate the trip amid regional flight disruptions.

*Source: The Guardian World (2026-03-15)*

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