Iranian women’s soccer team to depart Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal

Minister Tony Burke granted asylum to five Iranian women soccer players in Australia. AP

“We couldn’t verify anything. We asked them, and they said, ‘No, it’s ok,’” he said. “They are actually in high spirits… they didn’t look afraid.”

Two players remain in Australia

Iranian authorities have welcomed the women’s decisions to reject asylum as a victory against Australia and U.S. President Donald Trump.

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