11.   American wrestler John Giura, a New Yorker who went along for the ride, said he spoke to one of the Iranians.

12.   American wrestlers were greeted by cheers from Iranian fans and responded with three victories on Tuesday, the first day of the World Wrestling Championships.

13.   American wrestlers Akebono and Musashimaru moved into a two-way tie for the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament Thursday as Takanonami suffered his second defeat.

14.   American wrestlers find it impossible to avoid politics in Iran.

15.   American wrestlers were greeted by cheers from Iranian fans and responded with a series of victories on Tuesday, the first day of the World Wrestling Championships.

16.   American wrestlers were greeted by cheers from Iranian fans and responded with a string of victories on Tuesday, the first day of the World Wrestling Championships.

17.   American wrestler Keith Sieracki might not be as fortunate.

18.   Hard-liners who oppose any warming of ties with Washington have denounced the visit of the American wrestlers.

19.   In February, a team of American wrestlers competed in a tournament in Tehran.

20.   In makushita, the top junior division, four American wrestlers suffered defeats.