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Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian soccer players

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian soccer players after Trump pressure

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.

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Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

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Australia has given visas to five members of the Iranian women's football team after fears of "dire consequences" if they returned home.

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Two more members of Iran women's football team claim asylum in Australia

Iranian players fell silent as the anthem played ahead of a tournament match in Australia last week, an act seen as a symbol of defiance against the Islamic republic.

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