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UK ‘special operations’ soldier died at base Iran attacked in March

Post author:Joe Glenton
Post published:4 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

The UK military has named the soldier killed in Erbil, Iraq. An American soldier also died in what the allied nations say was a “training accident”. Lance Corporal James Freeman was a member of the Royal Anglian regiment. Iranian drones hit the base in March 2026. Freeman was a member of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment. The battalion is part of the new army Special Operations Brigade. The British Army website describes the unit as: the fighting formation of the Land Special Operations Force (LSOF) and is equipped with Robotics and Autonomous Systems. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) posted on…

Iran changes its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:26 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

In a move that reflects the political complexities surrounding the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has appproved Iran to move its football team base from the US to Mexico. The decision came after months of escalating political tension between Tehran and Washington, which had raised concerns within Iranian sporting circles regarding the national team’s participation in the World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. The crisis reached boiling point, with reports that Iran might withdraw from the finals. FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed that the international federation was committed to the Iranian team participating as normal. He also denied any…