Summary
Australia granted asylum to two more members of the Iranian women's soccer team, adding to the five who received visas earlier. These players sought asylum due to concerns for their safety if they returned to Iran. The rest of the team returned to Iran amid protests from Iranian Australians worried about their safety.
Key Facts
- Two Iranian women's soccer team members received asylum in Australia.
- Previously, five other team members were granted humanitarian visas.
- Protests occurred in Australia, with Iranian Australians concerned for the team's safety.
- The rest of the team flew back to Iran despite the protests.
- Australian officials offered asylum to team members individually and without pressure.
- Some team members did not get asylum offers due to ties with Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
- The Iranian team was in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup and is known for not singing the Iranian anthem initially.
- The team became popular in Australia, with local clubs inviting asylum-seeking members to train with them.
