Pakistan, May 2 -- United States president Donald Trump has given his blessing to Iran competing on his country's soil during this summer's World Cup, stating: "Let them play."

Iran's participation in the finals has been uncertain since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the country on February 28.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly insisted Iran would play as scheduled, with all three of their group games taking place in the US, and confirmed again at FIFA's Congress on Thursday that this would be the case.

Trump was asked about Infantino's comments in a media briefing later on Thursday, and said: "Well if Gianni said it, I'm OK.

"Did Gianni say it? Gianni Infantino - that's a piece of work."

Asked what would happ...