Summary
The Iranian women's soccer team did not sing their national anthem before their Asian Cup match in Australia. This happened shortly after military strikes in Tehran that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Key Facts
- The Iranian women's soccer team stood silently during their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia.
- The anthem remained unsung just over 48 hours after military strikes in Tehran killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- The team's manager, Marziyeh Jafari, was seen smiling on the sidelines during the anthem.
- Some fans at the game displayed the pre-Islamic Revolution flag.
- In the past, the team has been seen not singing the anthem, sometimes saluting instead.
- The Iranian men's soccer team also did not sing the anthem during the 2022 World Cup in support of protests.
