Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi will not be able to join his teammates at the Club World Cup in the United States as he is stuck in Tehran amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Flights from all Iranian airports have been grounded following an exchange of military strikes between Iran and Israel over the last two days.

Inter Milan Vice-President Javier Zanetti says the Nerazzurri are “sticking close to” Mehdi Taremi amid Israeli airstrikes on Iran.The Nerazzurri Vice-President spoke to Italian broadcaster

Inter Milan will make its first appearance at the Club World Cup on Tuesday against Monterrey, but it won't have its full squad to compete in the first round.