The most talked about national team heading into this year's FIFA World Cup, Iran's campaign has been clouded by the ongoing US-Israel war and the political situation surrounding the team.
It's from that situation that star striker Sardar Azmoun has been left out, and we discuss the implications of that, as well as other key injuries, as well as the age profile of the team as we ask whether this is one step too far for this generation.
Plus, we also get the thoughts of Hatam Shiralizadeh from Tasnim News Agency.
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