March 10, 2026
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team.
- The players were in Australia for a tournament.
- The decision was made after the Iran war began.
- A government minister confirmed the asylum grants on Tuesday.
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