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This occurs while Iran actively uses crypto to circumvent sanctions (est. $400M in 2023 crypto transactions for oil exports), yet the visa approval reveals US strategic tolerance for engagement at critical moments. The market's extreme fear (12/100) makes it hypersensitive to any de-escalation narrative, even if unrelated to crypto, as traders seek relief from macro-driven selloffs.

Iran's football team granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup, 10 days before their opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Iran World Cup Team Granted US Visas, Opening a Crypto Sanctions Precedent

US visa exception for Iran's team sets precedent for humanitarian crypto sanctions exemptions, potentially validating 'sanction-light' blockchain corridors