Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told Australia it has "taken the wrong side" in Middle East conflicts and warned that Australian military assets in the Gulf could become targets, while criticizing Australia's offer of asylum to Iranian women footballers. Seven Iranian footballers sought humanitarian visas in Australia during the Asian Cup, but five have since returned to Iran, with Baghaei claiming they were coerced into applying despite Australian officials' denials of pressure.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told Australia it has "taken the wrong side" in Middle East conflicts and warned that Australian military assets in the Gulf could become targets, while criticizing Australia's offer of asylum to Iranian women footballers. Seven Iranian footballers sought humanitarian visas in Australia during the Asian Cup, but five have since returned to Iran, with Baghaei claiming they were coerced into applying despite Australian officials' denials of pressure.