POLITICS_ Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women soccer players over concerns for safety (Tom Howell Jr - THE WASHINGTON TIMES)

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women soccer players over concerns for safety

Iran players pose for a team photo ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP) more >

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times - Monday, March 9, 2026


Australia said Monday it is granting asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, responding to concerns that the players would be harmed if they returned to their home country.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the decision after the plight of the team received global attention – including from President Trump, who said the U.S. would welcome team members if Australia kicked them out.

Mr. Burke said the women were taken to a safe location by federal police early Tuesday, local time.

“I say to the other members of the team, the same opportunity is there,” Mr. Burke said. “Australia has taken the Iranian women’s soccer team into our hearts.”

The Iranian players stood silent during the national anthem for their first match of the Women’s Asian Cup, and members of the Iranian regime, which is at war with the U.S. and Israel, might interpret their silence as treason. 

Mr. Trump, writing on social media, urged Australia to protect the women.

“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,” Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social. “Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won’t.”

Mr. Trump softened his tone in a later post, saying Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared to be taking proactive steps to address the situation.

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READ MORE: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/mar/9/australia-grants-asylum-five-iranian-women-soccer-players-concerns/

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