Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iran women's football team after AFC Asian Cup exit, warns of life-threatening risks

Washington, DC [US], March 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump urged Australia to provide asylum to Iran's National Women's Soccer Team, warning that forcing the team back to Iran could put their lives at serious risk. In the ongoing AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 tournament, Iran was eliminated from the tournament after suffering a hat-trick of defeats.