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How Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt Sports

Global tensions in the Middle East are beginning to impact the sports world.

Following joint military strikes involving the U.S., Israel and Iran, airspace closures and regional instability are affecting major global sporting events. Formula 1 teams are scrambling to reroute travel ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, tennis star Daniil Medvedev is currently unable to leave Dubai for Indian Wells, and questions are mounting about whether Iran will be allowed to compete in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Matt Iseman takes viewers beyond the scoreboard, inside the deals, and face-to-face with the personalities shaping sports.

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