Iran Intimidated Their National Players' Families With "Jail & Torment," Reportedly

A report claims that the government of Iran threatens the families of their national players, who are presently taking part in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Iran Intimidated Their National Players' Families because of many reasons.
According to reports, members of the Iranian national football squad currently taking part in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup have been the target of threats made by the Iranian government. Before their game against the United States of America at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the authorities of the players' home nation allegedly threatened to torture and imprison the families of the football players participating in the tournament. CNN published the report. Iran threatens the families of their national players. 

National Players' Families Were Threatened With Imprisonment

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It has been stated that the government will take measures if the players do not adhere to the pre-match rules. According to the allegation, Iranian intelligence agents are keeping a close eye on the players in Qatar.
On November 21, Iran players refused to sing their country's national anthem before the start of their match against England. As a result, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) called a conference with all 26 players to discuss the matter.

What Happened?

According to the article, players were also warned that their families would be subjected to "abuse and torture" if they did not remain silent during pre-match rituals and if they participated in any political demonstrations against the regime of the Islamic Republic. In addition, it has been reported that Iran has a "big number" of security people monitoring the players even if they are now in Qatar.
Despite the risks, Carlos Queiroz, Iran's head coach, met with members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). On the other hand, it is not entirely apparent what the purpose of the meeting was.

Iran was rocked by violent protests after the alleged execution of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, on September 16, 2022, by The Guidance Patrol, the religious morality police of the Iranian government, for not wearing the headscarf by government norms. The Guidance Patrol was responsible for the execution. In response to Amini's death, there are several demonstrations taking place across the country.