Iran’s Women’s Asian Cup team have ‘so much concern’ for families back home

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Iran’s Women’s Asian Cup team have ‘so much concern’ for families back home

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The Iranian women's national football team is participating in the Women's Asian Cup in Australia amid escalating conflict in their home country. The team is deeply concerned for the safety of their families in Iran due to ongoing US-Israeli attacks. An internet blackout in Iran is preventing the players and staff from contacting loved ones. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reports that at least 787 people have been killed in Iran since the attacks began. Despite their worries, the team is attempting to focus on the competition, with support from Iranian Australians and assurances of assistance from Asian football officials.

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iran 90% women's asian cup 90% us-israeli attacks 80% families 70% war 60% football 50% internet blackout 50% australia 40%

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