Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Silent During Anthem as Regime Turmoil Clouds Asian Cup Opener
TL;DR
Iran’s women’s national team stayed quiet through their national anthem before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener against South Korea on the Gold Coast, a quiet protest amid the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and broader regime unrest. South Korea won 3-0, but the moment drew attention as Iranian supporters and officials navigated the political backdrop; head coach Marziyeh Jafari declined to comment on politics, and Iran will next host Australia at the same venue.
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