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Story summary
- State television presenter comments during the Asian Cup spurred some players to seek asylum in Australia, according to Iran women's national team coach Marziyeh Jafari.
- The tournament coincided with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, heightening tensions.
- After the team stood in silence during the national anthem, they were labeled 'wartime traitors'.
- Australia granted humanitarian visas to five players and asylum to two players.
- One player returned to Iran.
