Iranian women's soccer players return home after some sought asylum in Australia during Women's Asian Cup
Seven members of Iran's women's football team initially accepted asylum in Australia during the Women's Asian Cup, but five later changed their minds and returned to Iran. Two players remained in Australia. Iranian state television labeled the players 'wartime traitors' and the situation became a public political dispute between Australia, the US, and Iran.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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- Al Jazeera+19.3 h
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“Refugee Council questions Australia's Iran strategy at Women's Asian Cup”
“Iranian women's soccer players look terrified as they are greeted back home by officials after being branded 'traitors'”
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Seven members of the Iranian women's football squad initially accepted asylum in Australia.
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