March 17, 2026 9:38 AM
Iranian women’s soccer team begin journey home after players decline asylum
The Iranian women's soccer team began making their way home from Malaysia on Monday, after five of its players withdrew their claims for asylum in Australia. Australia had granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad after they sought asylum, fearing possible persecution if they returned home. Concerns over their safety emerged after the players failed to sing the national anthem at a women's Asian Cup match earlier thi...
