Trump Advised Iranian Diplomats to Seek Asylum
Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi gestures on the day US President Donald Trump honors reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Inter Miami CF players and team officials with an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 5, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST) US President Donald Trump urged Iranian diplomats to seek asylum during an address at the East Room of the White House as part of a ceremony hosting Inter Miami CF on Thursday night. The Inter Miami soccer players, including Lionel Messi, were standing behind Trump during the speech, during which the president also addressed ongoing issues concerning Cuba and Venezuela. Trump also spoke about Cuba and Venezuela at the ceremony in the White House East Room to commemorate Inter Miami CF winning the MLS Cup.