politics
March 9, 2026
'They are safe here': five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia
Home affairs minister Tony Burke confirms US president Donald Trump’s overnight comments on social media that the players had been ‘taken care of’
TL;DR
- Five members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia.
- The Australian government has offered assistance to other players on the team.
- The players' situation arose after fears of punishment for not singing their national anthem.
- US President Donald Trump commented on the players' plight, prompting swift action from Australia.
- The players were moved to a secure location by the Australian Federal Police.
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