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7 hours agoThe Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task
Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
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2 weeks agoFormer Iranian Soccer Accuses Government of Holding Families Hostage' if Players Speak Out: This Is the DNA of the Regime'
Iranian women's soccer players faced government pressure and family threats after protesting during the national anthem, ultimately returning to Iran despite asylum offers from Australia and the U.S.
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1 month agoThese women are prisoners': Iran protesters make voices heard at Women's Asian Cup | Samantha Lewis
The flag is the Lion and Sun flag: our last known flag before the Islamic regime took over in 1979 and invented the new flag. It is our national flag. The current regime does not represent us, and therefore their flag does not represent us. It doesn't represent Iran.
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3 days agoAgainst all odds, Arnold and Iraq clinch the final 2026 World Cup spot
Mohannad Ali Kadhim looked to the heavens and screamed for joy, while emotion overcame goalkeeper Ahmed Basil Al-Fadhli as he slumped, facedown, to the turf. Coach Graham Arnold was enveloped on the touchline, before being hoisted onto his players' shoulders and, Iraq flag held aloft in his hand, presented to the euphoric fans in the stands.
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3 weeks ago'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'
Iran's women's football team declined to sing the national anthem at the Asian Cup amid escalating military conflict and domestic unrest, creating immense pressure on players caught between government expectations and public sentiment.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks agoIran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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3 weeks ago'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'
Iran's women's football team declined to sing the national anthem at the Asian Cup amid escalating military conflict and domestic unrest, creating immense pressure on players caught between government expectations and public sentiment.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks agoIran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks agoAustralia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Australia granted asylum to five Iranian women's soccer players who were in the country for a tournament when Iran war began, following international pressure and their asylum requests.
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3 weeks agoGrave concerns' for Iran women's team return home after Asian Cup elimination
Iran's women's soccer team faces uncertain return home after tournament elimination, with potential safety risks from their government due to political statements during the competition.
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1 month agoIran women's national team: 'Let's just focus' on Asian Cup
Iran's women's football team proceeded with Women's Asian Cup preparations after Ayatollah Khamenei's death, with officials redirecting focus to the tournament rather than addressing geopolitical developments.
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1 month agoIranian football enters post-Khamenei era with future shrouded in uncertainty
When times were tense, games were played behind closed doors. The heroes of Melbourne, who came from behind to win a playoff in Australia to qualify for the 1998 World Cup, were told not to come straight home to Tehran as the city celebrated. At that tournament there was more public joy after the famous 2-1 win against USA but Khamenei's statement was not the most sporting.
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2 weeks agoIran women's football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia
Seven Iranian women's football players sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem, but five returned to Iran after pressure, while two remained in Australia.
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2 weeks agoIran women's football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia
Seven Iranian women's football players sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem, but five returned to Iran after pressure, while two remained in Australia.
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4 weeks agoIndia's remarkable Women's Asian Cup chance boosted by cricket team across town | Mrinal Asija
India's women's football team lost 1-2 to Vietnam in their opening match despite strong performance, facing administrative failures including misfit kits sourced locally days before the tournament.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks agoAustralia backs Iran women's soccer players seeking asylum: 'We stand in solidarity'
Five Iranian women's soccer players defected during the Asian Women's Cup in Australia and applied for asylum after facing threats and persecution fears from their government.
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4 weeks agoAustralian government urged to protect Iran football players after national anthem backflip
Iran's women's national soccer team faces potential persecution if returned home after refusing to sing the national anthem, prompting calls for Australian government protection.
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4 weeks agoAustralian government urged to protect Iran football players after national anthem backflip
Iran's women's national soccer team faces potential persecution if returned home after refusing to sing the national anthem, prompting calls for Australian government protection.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoIran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says
At the end of the day, it's the federation who should decide if they're playing, and as of today, the federation has told us that they are going to the World Cup. They are our member. We want them to play. You know, they qualified, so we hope that they will solve their issues, whatever it is, and be able to participate.
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3 weeks agoIran's women footballers faced an impossible choice, but we must not romanticise what they are going through | Shiva Mokri and Moones Mansoubi
Iranian women's football players' silent protest during the national anthem represents decades of feminist struggle and carries life-altering consequences regardless of whether they stay abroad or return home.
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3 weeks agoWill Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play
Iran's World Cup participation remains uncertain amid conflicting statements from US President Trump, FIFA leadership, and Iran's sports ministry, with FIFA delaying a final decision until April 30.
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3 weeks agoFox News Shows Wild Moment Iranian Handlers Scramble After Hearing Female Soccer Players Escaped
Five Iranian women soccer players escaped to Australia and were granted asylum after refusing to sing their national anthem, prompting panic among Iranian regime handlers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoTime is running out for the Iranian women's football team as fears for their safety grow | Jack Snape
Their forward was once suspended when her head scarf slipped off during a goal celebration. Their youngest player is just 18. Another once worked as a personal trainer overseas. These are the women of the Iran football team, who are at the centre of an international diplomatic incident, even as the US and Israel rain missiles down on their family back home.
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1 month agoIran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't?
Iran's 2026 World Cup participation is uncertain following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with multiple potential scenarios that could prevent their competition.
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