Iranian football players celebrated in Tehran

In Tehran on March 20, 2026, Iran's national women's football team received a celebratory welcome. This event occurred weeks after the team was embroiled in an international controversy. The crisis involved accusations of treason against the players. It also included the cancellation of Australian asylum bids, and claims that the players would face the death penalty. The reason for the welcome was not explicitly stated in the provided information, but it followed the resolution of the previously mentioned crisis.