Iran frees hundreds of prisoners after World Cup win over Wales

Iran has released more than 700 prisoners after the national team's World Cup football victory over Wales, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said Monday.

It announced that "709 detainees were freed from different prisons in the country" following the 2-0 victory on Friday.

Among those are "some arrested during the recent events," Mizan Online said.

Iran on Friday scored twice deep into stoppage time to stun Wales.