Protesters block Iran’s women’s football team bus en route to airportNewsFeedProtesters blocked a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team outside a hotel in Australia after five players slipped away to seek asylum duing the Women’s Asian Cup. They say the remaining players could face danger if forced to return to Iran after staying silent during the national anthem.Published On 10 Mar 2026
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TUE · 2026-03-10 · 14:43 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0310-23211
NSR-2026-0310-23211News Report·EN·Human Rights
Protesters block Iran’s women’s football team bus en route to airport
In Australia on March 10, 2026, protesters blocked a bus carrying Iran's women's football team as it left a hotel for the airport. The protest occurred after five team members reportedly sought asylum during the Women's Asian Cup.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-10 · 14:43 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In Australia on March 10, 2026, protesters blocked a bus carrying Iran's women's football team as it left a hotel for the airport. The protest occurred after five team members reportedly sought asylum during the Women's Asian Cup. The protesters believe the remaining players could be in danger if they are forced to return to Iran. The concern stems from the players' silence during the national anthem, which the protestors believe could have negative repercussions for them in Iran.
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Five players slipped away to seek asylum during the Women’s Asian Cup.
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Protesters blocked a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team outside a hotel in Australia.
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The remaining players stayed silent during the national anthem.
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The remaining players could face danger if forced to return to Iran.
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