Five Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Revoke Asylum Claims, Depart Australia for Oman
TL;DR
Five of seven members of Iran’s women’s national team who initially sought asylum in Australia during the Asia Cup have reversed their asylum claims and left for Oman, leaving two who remained in Australia; the move underscores the difficult balance between personal safety abroad and concerns for family safety back home amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
- Fifth Member of Iranian Soccer Team Reverses Decision on Asylum The New York Times
- Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane 10tv.com
- Iran threatens family of women’s football captain seeking asylum | Iran International ایران اینترنشنال
- Captain of Iran’s women’s team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media Al Jazeera
- Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal AP News
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