“Report: Iran launches massive missiles during a naval drill near Strait of Hormuz,” AP, 12-5-25.

“Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil,” AP, WTOP, 12-5-25

“Trump Lifts Iran Visa Ban for 2026 World Cup Draw,” Newsweek, 12-5-25.

This goes to the motivation for Iran to incite Hamas.  “ToI reveals: US and Saudis reached understandings on Palestinian component of normalization before Oct. 7,” Times of Israel, 12-5-25.