5th member of Iranian women’s soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
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Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who initially sought asylum in Australia during the Women's Asian Cup in March 2026 have now left the country. The team arrived in Australia before the start of the war in the Middle East. Initially, six players and a support staff member accepted humanitarian visas to remain in Australia. However, the Australian government confirmed that five of those individuals have since departed, with the latest leaving shortly before midnight on Sunday. Two players remain in Australia, receiving support from the government and the Iranian diaspora. Iranian authorities have framed the women's return as a victory against Australia and the U.S., while some attribute the change of heart to pressure from Tehran.
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