Key facts
- Iran's ambassador to the U.S., Masid Gharibabadi, expressed optimism about U.S.-Iran relations.
- Gharibabadi stated that the two nations can be 'very good friends'.
- The remarks were made during the World Cup.
Iran's ambassador to the United States, Masid Gharibabadi, has suggested that relations between the two countries could improve significantly. Speaking at the World Cup, Gharibabadi stated that Iran and the U.S. have the potential to become 'very good friends'. The comments come amid ongoing complex diplomatic relations between the two nations.