Matt Thistlethwaite
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worldFifth Iran Women's Soccer Player Rejects Asylum, Returns to Tehran Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Five of seven Iranian women's soccer players who accepted Australian asylum have returned home. Two remain in Australia under government protection as Tehran declares victory in 'propaganda war.'
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worldFifth Iranian Women's Footballer Rejects Asylum, Leaves Australia
A fifth member of Iran's women's football team has left Australia after initially seeking asylum, amid geopolitical tensions and pressure from Tehran.