Soccer: McCarthy - 'no qualms' about Iran flight

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy insists he has no qualms about flying to the Middle East this week to take a look at his side’s opponents for a place in the World Cup finals.

McCarthy will set off for Tehran on Wednesday morning to watch the first leg of the Asian World Cup qualifying play-off between Iran and the United Arab Emirates despite US air strikes on Afghanistan and the general unrest in the region.