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Trump says Australia will grant asylum to Iran women footballers

The gesture ahead of the team's Asian Cup match against South Korea last week was seen by many as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic just two days after the United States and Israel attacked it. I just spoke to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, of Australia, concerning the Iranian National Women's Soccer Team. He's on it! Five have already been taken care of, Trump said Monday on his Truth Social network, less than two hours after an initial post urging Australia to take them in.

10 Mar 2026 12:29 am