Inter forward Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict

Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi has been left stranded in Iran after failing to get a flight out of the country amid its conflict with Israel, a club source told Reuters, with Italian media reporting the 32-year-old will miss the Club World Cup.

Iranian airspace was closed after Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran on Friday.

Taremi played in Irans 3-0 win over North Korea in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran last week.

Inter begin their Club World Cup campaign on Tuesday, taking on Mexicos Monterrey in Pasadena followed by two games in Seattle against Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan and Argentinas River Plate.

Taremi made 43 appearances in all competitions for Inter in the 2024-25 season, scoring three goals. REUTERS

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