Inter Milan’s Mehdi Taremi is facing an unexpected setback due to geopolitical tensions that have flared up, preventing his participation in the upcoming Club World Cup held in the United States. The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has led to a temporary halt of all flights from Iranian airports, effectively stranding Taremi in Tehran.
The situation has directly impacted Taremi’s plans, as he was unable to board his planned flight on Saturday, which was supposed to take him to Los Angeles to join his teammates. As a result, Taremi will miss Inter Milan’s opening game against Monterrey on Wednesday. Furthermore, reports from Italian media suggest that the 32-year-old striker may be absent from all subsequent matches, even if the flight operations resume in Iran.
Taremi, who was signed by Inter Milan from Porto last year, has proven to be a valuable player for the team. His absence could pose a challenge for Inter as they navigate the Club World Cup tournament without one of their star forwards. The ongoing global political tensions have now seeped into the world of sports, showing how deeply interconnected varying aspects of international relations can be.