Seven members of Iran's women's football team accepted humanitarian asylum in Australia this week after refusing to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup, citing safety concerns in their home country. Australia has previously granted asylum to roughly 100 Afghan athletes, including the women's national soccer team, after the Taliban takeover in 2021.
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Seven members of Iran's women's football team accepted humanitarian asylum in Australia this week after refusing to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup, citing safety concerns in their home country. Australia has previously granted asylum to roughly 100 Afghan athletes, including the women's national soccer team, after the Taliban takeover in 2021.