Last year lots of netizens were hyped about Iran's supposed participation at Miss Universe 2019 but Missosology admins threw a shocking news that Iran was never given the license to authorize their appointment of Sonia Beytoushi at Miss Universe 2019. The possible reason why MUO never awarded Iran the license was lack of government recognition and pageants were banned in her country.
Now lots of pageant fanpages except Missosology posted Halima Aden's intent to participate as Somalia's representative at 69th Miss Universe and lots of netizens are started to hype her as a potential crown contender. But some of us were skeptical if MUO revised the licensing/franchising rules and allegedly awarded to a Somali franchise holder that will appoint Halima as their representative. Just like the revised age limit, if MUO really revised the licensing/franchising rules that means Iran and Cuba can now participate at 70th anniversary Miss Universe?