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Australia to grant visa to five Iranian women soccer players after Trump appeal

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Posted on March 9, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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SYDNEY, March 10 (Reuters) - Australia on Tuesday agreed to provide visas to five Iranian women's soccer players to stay in the country, after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Canberra not to send

Australia Grants Visas to Five Iranian Women Soccer Players After Trump Appeal

Background and Developments in the Iranian Women's Soccer Team Visa Case

Australian Government's Decision

SYDNEY, March 10 (Reuters) - Australia on Tuesday agreed to provide visas to five Iranian women's soccer players to stay in the country, after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Canberra not to send them back to Tehran due to concerns over their safety.

Statement from Home Affairs Minister

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke told reporters the other members of the team were welcome to stay back in Australia. The team is in Australia for the Asian Cup tournament.

International Involvement

U.S. President Trump's Intervention

Trump said on Monday he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iran women's soccer team after reports that five players had sought asylum in Australia.

Reporting and Editorial Notes

(Reporting by Renju Jose in Sydney; Editing by Franklin Paul)

Key Takeaways

Five Iranian women footballers—Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh and Mona Hamoudi—are now seeking asylum in Australia and are in safe custody under police protection (abc.net.au).
President Trump intervened by urging Prime Minister Albanese to grant asylum, warning that forcing the team back to Iran posed a lethal risk, and later confirmed that five players ‘have already been taken care of’ (apnews.com).
Concerns for the players’ safety arose after they refused to sing Iran’s national anthem in a form of silent protest; state-run media denounced them as ‘traitors’, raising persecution fears that spurred public petitions and advocacy from human rights groups (apnews.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Australia grant visas to the Iranian women's soccer players?

Australia granted visas due to concerns over the players' safety after an appeal from President Trump.

How many Iranian women's soccer players were granted visas by Australia?

Five Iranian women's soccer players were granted visas.

Who urged Australia not to send the players back to Iran?

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Australia not to send the players back.

What event brought the Iranian women's soccer team to Australia?

The Iranian women's soccer team was in Australia for the Asian Cup tournament.

Can the other members of the Iranian women's soccer team stay in Australia?

Yes, other members of the team are welcome to stay in Australia.

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