Three more Iranian women’s football squad members return home after being granted asylum in Australia

The Guardian · March 14, 2026 Human Rights
Three more Iranian women’s football squad members return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Three squad members to remain in Australia on specially granted protection visas Three more members of the Iranian women’s football squad have left Australia, leaving behind teammates who sought asylum after playing in the Women’s Asian Cup. The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said on Sunday the three team members had decided to join the rest of the squad and make the journey back to Iran. Continue reading...

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