5 members of Iranian women’s soccer team seek asylum in Australia

OAN Staff Addie Davis 1:28 PM – Monday, March 9, 2026 Five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have reportedly applied for asylum in Australia after the team remained silent during the Iranian national anthem at a match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, held in Australia Following what was framed as an act of defiance by many media outlets, fears have been raised for the safety of the team on returning to Iran as state media has branded the team as “wartime traitors.” “In times of war, traitors must be dealt with more harshly. Anyone who takes even a single step against the country during w

OAN Staff Addie Davis 1:28 PM – Monday, March 9, 2026 Five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have reportedly applied for asylum in Australia after the team remained silent during the Iranian national anthem at a match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, held in Australia Following what was framed as an act of defiance by many media outlets, fears have been raised for the safety of the team on returning to Iran as state media has branded the team as “wartime traitors.” “In times of war, traitors must be dealt with more harshly. Anyone who takes even a single step against the country during w