The Iranian team lost to the U.S. in the #WorldCup, but the country still cheered. Here’s why … #Iran #news
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00:00Cheers erupted in several cities throughout Iran after their soccer team was eliminated
00:04from the World Cup.
00:06People were cheering, honking, and dancing.
00:08The celebrations mostly occurred in cities where there have been ongoing protests against
00:12the regime.
00:13The protests, which began after Massa Amini died in the custody of Iran's morality police,
00:17have been taking place since September.
00:20The activist-led news agency HRANA claims at least 450 protesters have been killed and
00:26over 18,000 have been detained.
00:29Despite the celebrations, some fans of the team were visibly upset by the loss.
00:35And in Qatar, fights between Iranian supporters reportedly broke out around the stadium.
00:39A woman wearing a t-shirt that read,
00:41Woman, Life, Freedom was notably harassed, according to AFP.