

Prevent the IRGC soccer team from visiting our country


Prevent the IRGC soccer team from visiting our country
Recent signers:
Faranak Johansen and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
We stand firm in our opposition to the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) soccer team's visit to our country. This is not just a matter of sports; it's a matter of principle and security.
The IRGC is classified by several nations, including the United States, as a terrorist organization due to its involvement in numerous illicit activities and human rights abuses. Allowing their soccer team to step foot on our soil is tantamount to endorsing the actions of a regime that uses sports as a soft power tool to normalize their image internationally.
Furthermore, security concerns are paramount. The IRGC has been implicated in plots on foreign soil, raising concerns about the safety and security of our citizens and residents. Hosting them could inadvertently provide opportunities for espionage or other covert operations under the guise of a sporting event.
We must protect our national integrity and ensure that our values are upheld by only supporting teams and organizations that reflect the principles of peace and justice. Our government has a duty to stand on the right side of history by not permitting the IRGC soccer team to visit.
We urge our political leaders, relevant sports authorities, and immigration officials to take a firm stance against this visit. Let us make it clear that in our country, we do not welcome representatives of a regime that contradicts the very essence of human rights and freedom.
Please sign this petition to show your opposition to the IRGC soccer team's visit and to urge our leaders to make a stand for peace, security, and integrity. Your signature is a step towards promoting a future where diplomacy is pursued through legitimate and transparent channels, rather than through sports deceit.
The IRGC is classified by several nations, including the United States, as a terrorist organization due to its involvement in numerous illicit activities and human rights abuses. Allowing their soccer team to step foot on our soil is tantamount to endorsing the actions of a regime that uses sports as a soft power tool to normalize their image internationally.
Furthermore, security concerns are paramount. The IRGC has been implicated in plots on foreign soil, raising concerns about the safety and security of our citizens and residents. Hosting them could inadvertently provide opportunities for espionage or other covert operations under the guise of a sporting event.
We must protect our national integrity and ensure that our values are upheld by only supporting teams and organizations that reflect the principles of peace and justice. Our government has a duty to stand on the right side of history by not permitting the IRGC soccer team to visit.
We urge our political leaders, relevant sports authorities, and immigration officials to take a firm stance against this visit. Let us make it clear that in our country, we do not welcome representatives of a regime that contradicts the very essence of human rights and freedom.
Please sign this petition to show your opposition to the IRGC soccer team's visit and to urge our leaders to make a stand for peace, security, and integrity. Your signature is a step towards promoting a future where diplomacy is pursued through legitimate and transparent channels, rather than through sports deceit.

Paul TXPetition Starter
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Recent signers:
Faranak Johansen and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
We stand firm in our opposition to the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) soccer team's visit to our country. This is not just a matter of sports; it's a matter of principle and security.
The IRGC is classified by several nations, including the United States, as a terrorist organization due to its involvement in numerous illicit activities and human rights abuses. Allowing their soccer team to step foot on our soil is tantamount to endorsing the actions of a regime that uses sports as a soft power tool to normalize their image internationally.
Furthermore, security concerns are paramount. The IRGC has been implicated in plots on foreign soil, raising concerns about the safety and security of our citizens and residents. Hosting them could inadvertently provide opportunities for espionage or other covert operations under the guise of a sporting event.
We must protect our national integrity and ensure that our values are upheld by only supporting teams and organizations that reflect the principles of peace and justice. Our government has a duty to stand on the right side of history by not permitting the IRGC soccer team to visit.
We urge our political leaders, relevant sports authorities, and immigration officials to take a firm stance against this visit. Let us make it clear that in our country, we do not welcome representatives of a regime that contradicts the very essence of human rights and freedom.
Please sign this petition to show your opposition to the IRGC soccer team's visit and to urge our leaders to make a stand for peace, security, and integrity. Your signature is a step towards promoting a future where diplomacy is pursued through legitimate and transparent channels, rather than through sports deceit.
The IRGC is classified by several nations, including the United States, as a terrorist organization due to its involvement in numerous illicit activities and human rights abuses. Allowing their soccer team to step foot on our soil is tantamount to endorsing the actions of a regime that uses sports as a soft power tool to normalize their image internationally.
Furthermore, security concerns are paramount. The IRGC has been implicated in plots on foreign soil, raising concerns about the safety and security of our citizens and residents. Hosting them could inadvertently provide opportunities for espionage or other covert operations under the guise of a sporting event.
We must protect our national integrity and ensure that our values are upheld by only supporting teams and organizations that reflect the principles of peace and justice. Our government has a duty to stand on the right side of history by not permitting the IRGC soccer team to visit.
We urge our political leaders, relevant sports authorities, and immigration officials to take a firm stance against this visit. Let us make it clear that in our country, we do not welcome representatives of a regime that contradicts the very essence of human rights and freedom.
Please sign this petition to show your opposition to the IRGC soccer team's visit and to urge our leaders to make a stand for peace, security, and integrity. Your signature is a step towards promoting a future where diplomacy is pursued through legitimate and transparent channels, rather than through sports deceit.

Paul TXPetition Starter
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Petition created on May 6, 2026