Summary
Three members of Iran's women's soccer team who had obtained refugee visas in Australia have chosen to return to Iran. This leaves three of the original seven team members who sought asylum in Australia still in the country.
Key Facts
- Three Iranian women's soccer team members who had refugee visas have returned to Iran.
- Initially, seven members of the team had accepted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia.
- The Iranian team was in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup.
- Concerns about the team's safety arose after they did not sing the Iranian national anthem during a match.
- The Australian government was urged to assist by Iranian groups and by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The remaining three members of the team are still in Australia.
- The Iranian news agency called the return a failure for U.S. and Australian efforts.
