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Iranian Footballer Zahra Ghanbari Returns After Asylum Withdrawal

4/13/2026

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Zahra Ghanbari, Iran women's national football player, returned to Iran after seeking asylum in Australia.
Her seized assets were released after she withdrew the asylum claim.
Ghanbari was among a group seeking refuge over fears of punishment for not singing the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup.
Only two players remain in Australia, training with Brisbane Roar.

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Story summary

Zahra Ghanbari, Iran women's national football player, returned to Iran after seeking asylum in Australia.
Her seized assets were released after she withdrew the asylum claim.
Ghanbari was among a group seeking refuge over fears of punishment for not singing the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup.
Only two players remain in Australia, training with Brisbane Roar.