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Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers

Players escorted to safe location in Australia as government finalises humanitarian visas

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Trump confirms Australia will grant asylum to five Iranian women football players

Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council wrote to Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke urging the government to protect the squad members while they're in Australia.

Euronews · Mar 9

'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.

AAP · Mar 5

Iran women’s football team refuse to sing national anthem before cup tie

The Iranian women’s football team refused to sing the national anthem ahead of their first match since the war in the Middle East began.

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home

Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

AAP · Mar 1