Asian Cup (Soccer) – War Watch

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Three More Iranian Soccer Players Withdraw Bid for Asylum in Australia
ByVictoria Kim March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Seven members of the national women’s team had sought refuge in the country after they were labeled “traitors” at home. Four of them have since changed their minds.

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Australia Grants Humanitarian Visas to 5 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team
ByVictoria Kim March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

Concern for the safety of the players had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem at a game in Australia.

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Australia Urged to Protect Members of the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team
ByVictoria Kim March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

The athletes, who are set to head home, were called “traitors” by Iran’s state media after they didn’t sing their national anthem during a match in Australia.

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