© 2026 WEKU
NPR for Central and Eastern Kentucky
Support WEKU!
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
The 1850 campaign is replacing lost federal funds one supporter at a time. Thanks to our listeners and supporters, we are now just 119 away from reaching this goal of 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month. Click here to join the campaign!

Iranians in L.A. await team's World Cup games with complicated emotions

LAist 89.3 | By Libby Rainey
Published June 1, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

Los Angeles is home to a huge Iranian diaspora and is slated to host World Cup matches where Iran will play. How is that diaspora feeling about the coming World Cup amidst the U.S. war on Iran?

➡️ Read the full story at LAist 89.3.

Copyright 2026 LAist 89.3
Libby Rainey
Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism
WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.
Contribute now
Related Content