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U.S. Soccer angers Iran by altering Iranian flag in social media posts ahead of World Cup match


Read MoreThe U.S. Soccer Federation briefly posted images of Iran’s flag on its social media accounts this weekend without the emblem of the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying the move supported women’s rights as protests rock the country. A spokesperson for the U.S. Soccer Federation said the posts were “meant to be a moment.” Roxana Saberi reports.The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly posted images of Iran’s flag on its social media accounts this weekend without the emblem of the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying the move supported women’s rights as protests rock the country. A spokesperson for the U.S. Soccer Federation said the posts were “meant to be a moment.” Roxana Saberi reports.