Australia grants asylum to Iranian women’s soccer players amid Trump pressure
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Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team after pressure from human rights groups, soccer unions and President Donald Trump; the players had faced criticism from hard-liners in Iran after standing silently during the national anthem at the Asian Cup.
- Trump says Australia should grant Iranian women’s soccer team asylum The Washington Post
- Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government CNN
- 5 Iranian women's soccer players receive asylum in Australia after Trump pressure Fox News
- Trump urges Australia to give Iran's Asian Cup players asylum ESPN
- Players' union raises alarm over safety of Iran women's soccer team after Asian Cup exit Reuters
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