Iranian soccer star who refused to sing the national anthem in brave protest breaks down in tears as she opens up about the impact of the war

Iranian striker Sara Didar fought back tears as she expressed hope that her country would remain 'strongly alive' as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.


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