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1 of 7 Iran women's football players changes mind on Aus asylum offer, to return home
short by Pravel Jain / on Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
After Australia granted asylum to seven Iranian women's football players, Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said one has changed her mind and decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety grew after they refused to sing the national anthem ahead of a match. Burke added that the rest of the players have been moved to a safe location.
read more at Reuters