5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
Five Iranian women's soccer players who initially accepted Australian refugee visas have departed the country, leaving only two remaining, amid complex personal circumstances and geopolitical tensions.
Captain of Iran's women's team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media
Iranian women's football team captain Zahra Ghanbari withdrew her asylum request in Australia, becoming the fifth team member to reverse her decision after the squad refused to sing Iran's national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iranian women's football team
Australia granted humanitarian visas to seven Iranian women's football team members who sought asylum after the team failed to sing their national anthem at a recent match.
Trump says Australia has taken care of' some Iranian women footballers
Five Iranian women's football players who refused to sing their national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup received asylum protection in Australia, with additional players potentially following as concerns mount over their safety if returned to Iran.