Shahab Zahedi, former Iran national team striker and current Avispa Fukuoka player, resumed training on June 24 after returning from Iran, where he had undergone surgery. During his stay, he faced missile attacks in Tehran amid escalating conflict with Israel. He evacuated by car to Turkey and then flew back to Japan. Zahedi expressed gratitude to supporters and emphasized his desire for peace not only in Iran but globally. Source: KBC
Photo from Shahab Zahedi official Instagram
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