Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle

The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, returned back to Iran on Wednesday where they were promised a welcome ceremony in Tehran. Seven members of the delegation had sought asylum in Australia last week after their decision not to sing the national anthem before their opening game at the Women's Asian Cup.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: France 24
Categorie: security
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:01:32 GMT