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FIFA says it is monitoring events in Iran after the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes on the nation.
The attacks on Iran come just months before the start of World Cup play in June, with matches to be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Iran qualified for the tournament through its participation in the Asian Football Conference.
Iran is scheduled to play Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G. Two of the games are set for Los Angeles, one in Seattle.
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom said the organization is monitoring what happens.
The Middle East has been plunged into conflict after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran (AFP/Getty)"I read the news (about Iran) this morning the same way you did," Grafstrom said at the International Football Association Board's annual general meeting in Cardiff, Wales, per ESPN.
"We had a meeting today and it is premature to comment in detail, but we will monitor developments around all issues around the world."
The World Cup draw took place in Washington, D.C., in December, with Iran represented.
"We will continue to communicate as we always do with three (host) governments as we always do in any case," Grafstrom said.
“Everybody will be safe.”