The world cup would result in overbuilding here, just as it has in a number of former host countries (although the size of Qatar would make it more noticeable). I still think longterm that hosting the World Cup would be a very mixed blessing.
Having a US base here is a savvy move, because either its a US presence or an Iranian one. But I wonder how long term it will be now that the Americans are reducing the army presence here (due to the reduction of US troops in Iraq) and consolidating the air and army bases. So long as Iran and the US don't get along, I suppose a US presence here is longterm.
The world cup would result in overbuilding here, just as it has in a number of former host countries (although the size of Qatar would make it more noticeable). I still think longterm that hosting the World Cup would be a very mixed blessing.
Having a US base here is a savvy move, because either its a US presence or an Iranian one. But I wonder how long term it will be now that the Americans are reducing the army presence here (due to the reduction of US troops in Iraq) and consolidating the air and army bases. So long as Iran and the US don't get along, I suppose a US presence here is longterm.