US: Iran national team leaves Los Angeles hotel under heavy security amid protests.

SHOTLIST LOS ANGELES, US (JUNE 14, 2026) 1.IRAN NATIONAL TEAM BUS LEAVING HOTEL UNDER POLICE ESCORT 2. SUPPORTERS AND PROTESTERS REACTING AS BUS DEPARTSLOS ANGELES, US - JUNE 14: Iran's national football team left its Los Angeles hotel under heavy security on Sunday, June 14, as supporters and protesters gathered outside ahead of its FIFA World Cup Group G opener against New Zealand on Monday. Supporters of the team and demonstrators carrying Israeli and pre-1979 Iranian flags gathered outside the Westdrift Hotel, where the squad was staying after arriving in Southern California for the tournament. Police officers maintained a heavy security presence around the hotel as tensions emerged between rival groups gathered near the team's departure point. The team bus left the hotel under police escort while supporters and protesters remained in the area, with officers keeping the groups apart and securing the route. Iran will face New Zealand in its opening FIFA World Cup Group G match on Monday, June 15.