Trump offers to ‘take’ in Iran women’s soccer team if Australia denies asylum
Who's accountable for the results?
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would “take” in the Iranian women’s soccer team if the Australian government refused to grant the players asylum, after several players sought refuge amid fears they could face punishment if forced to return to Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged the Australian government to allow the players to stay, warning they could face severe repercussions from Iranian authorities if they return, as Iranian state media has labeled the players traitors.
“Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Woman’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t,” Trump said in the post.
The situation stems from the players’ actions during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, where the Iranian team drew international attention after players refused to sing their national anthem before a match.
The silent protest was widely interpreted as a sign of defiance against Iran’s government during the war.
Iranian state media later labeled the players as “wartime traitors,” intensifying fears they could face punishment upon returning home. Ahead of the subsequent match, the players sang along to the national anthem.
After the team was eliminated from the tournament on Sunday, five members of the team reportedly left the hotel where the team was staying and sought refuge in Australia, prompting calls for the Australian government to grant asylum.
The five players who left are Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh, and Mona Hamoudi.
Israeli Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel called on Australia to grant the women asylum, saying returning them to Iran could endanger their lives and urging domestic nations to protect athletes who take political risks.
Local news outlets reported that the players are with Australian police in a safe location and are receiving support from the Iranian-Australian community.
Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi has also shared updates on the players, calling them supporters of the Iranian opposition movement that supports him.
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“These five courageous athletes, currently in a safe location, have announced that they have joined Iran’s national Lion and Sun Revolution,” Pahlavi shared on X.
The Iranian women’s soccer …
Who's accountable for the results?
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would “take” in the Iranian women’s soccer team if the Australian government refused to grant the players asylum, after several players sought refuge amid fears they could face punishment if forced to return to Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged the Australian government to allow the players to stay, warning they could face severe repercussions from Iranian authorities if they return, as Iranian state media has labeled the players traitors.
“Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Woman’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t,” Trump said in the post.
The situation stems from the players’ actions during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, where the Iranian team drew international attention after players refused to sing their national anthem before a match.
The silent protest was widely interpreted as a sign of defiance against Iran’s government during the war.
Iranian state media later labeled the players as “wartime traitors,” intensifying fears they could face punishment upon returning home. Ahead of the subsequent match, the players sang along to the national anthem.
After the team was eliminated from the tournament on Sunday, five members of the team reportedly left the hotel where the team was staying and sought refuge in Australia, prompting calls for the Australian government to grant asylum.
The five players who left are Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh, and Mona Hamoudi.
Israeli Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel called on Australia to grant the women asylum, saying returning them to Iran could endanger their lives and urging domestic nations to protect athletes who take political risks.
Local news outlets reported that the players are with Australian police in a safe location and are receiving support from the Iranian-Australian community.
Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi has also shared updates on the players, calling them supporters of the Iranian opposition movement that supports him.
NYC VIGIL FOR AYATOLLAH KHAMENEI TURNS VIOLENT AS PROTESTORS CLASH
“These five courageous athletes, currently in a safe location, have announced that they have joined Iran’s national Lion and Sun Revolution,” Pahlavi shared on X.
The Iranian women’s soccer …
Trump offers to ‘take’ in Iran women’s soccer team if Australia denies asylum
Who's accountable for the results?
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would “take” in the Iranian women’s soccer team if the Australian government refused to grant the players asylum, after several players sought refuge amid fears they could face punishment if forced to return to Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged the Australian government to allow the players to stay, warning they could face severe repercussions from Iranian authorities if they return, as Iranian state media has labeled the players traitors.
“Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Woman’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t,” Trump said in the post.
The situation stems from the players’ actions during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, where the Iranian team drew international attention after players refused to sing their national anthem before a match.
The silent protest was widely interpreted as a sign of defiance against Iran’s government during the war.
Iranian state media later labeled the players as “wartime traitors,” intensifying fears they could face punishment upon returning home. Ahead of the subsequent match, the players sang along to the national anthem.
After the team was eliminated from the tournament on Sunday, five members of the team reportedly left the hotel where the team was staying and sought refuge in Australia, prompting calls for the Australian government to grant asylum.
The five players who left are Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh, and Mona Hamoudi.
Israeli Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel called on Australia to grant the women asylum, saying returning them to Iran could endanger their lives and urging domestic nations to protect athletes who take political risks.
Local news outlets reported that the players are with Australian police in a safe location and are receiving support from the Iranian-Australian community.
Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi has also shared updates on the players, calling them supporters of the Iranian opposition movement that supports him.
NYC VIGIL FOR AYATOLLAH KHAMENEI TURNS VIOLENT AS PROTESTORS CLASH
“These five courageous athletes, currently in a safe location, have announced that they have joined Iran’s national Lion and Sun Revolution,” Pahlavi shared on X.
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