The late-night visa approval came after a days-long operation, authorities said. The players had been criticized back home after they stood silently during the Iranian anthem.
Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/09/trump-iran-soccer-womens-asylum-australia/
Author : Mariana Alfaro, Adam Taylor, Victoria Craw
Publish date : 2026-03-10 11:23:00
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