Cheers in Iran after World Cup loss

The Iranian team lost to the U.S. in the #WorldCup, but the country still cheered. Here’s why … #Iran #news

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00:00Cheers erupted in several cities throughout Iran after their soccer team was eliminated

00:04from the World Cup.

00:06People were cheering, honking, and dancing.

00:08The celebrations mostly occurred in cities where there have been ongoing protests against

00:12the regime.

00:13The protests, which began after Massa Amini died in the custody of Iran's morality police,

00:17have been taking place since September.

00:20The activist-led news agency HRANA claims at least 450 protesters have been killed and

00:26over 18,000 have been detained.

00:29Despite the celebrations, some fans of the team were visibly upset by the loss.

00:35And in Qatar, fights between Iranian supporters reportedly broke out around the stadium.

00:39A woman wearing a t-shirt that read,

00:41Woman, Life, Freedom was notably harassed, according to AFP.