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Article: Australia Gives Asylum to Iranian Soccer Players

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Summary: Australia has offered asylum to members of the Iranian women's national soccer team after Iranian state media labeled them "traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem. The Australian Federal Police has already relocated some players to a safe location, and the government has extended the offer of assistance to other team members.

Main Topics Covered: 1. Australia's grant of asylum to Iranian athletes. 2. The athletes' protest by refusing to sing Iran's national anthem. 3. The Iranian government's condemnation of the players.

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https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/australia/100000010764895/australia-asylum-iran-women-soccer.html

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2026-03-10 08:43

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Australia Gives Asylum to Iranian Soccer Players
The Australian government has pledged to help the women players in Iran’s soccer national team after state media called them “traitors” for refusing to sing the national anthem.
Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women. Once it was made clear that these women wanted assistance, the Australian Federal Police moved them to a safe location where they remain. We’re willing to provide assistance to other women in the team, noting that this is a very delicate situation and it is up to them. But we say to them, if you want our help, help is here. Save our girls!
Australia Gives Asylum to Iranian Soccer Players
The Australian government has pledged to help the women players in Iran’s soccer national team after state media called them “traitors” for refusing to sing the national anthem.By Jiawei Wang and Meg Felling
March 10, 2026
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