Iranian Soccer Stars Flee Regime, Seek Asylum in Australia
Three more Iranian soccer players have withdrawn their bids for asylum in Australia, citing fears of retaliation against their families back home. This comes amid ongoing protests against the Iranian government.
Iranian soccer players are increasingly seeking asylum abroad, with three more players from the women's national team withdrawing their asylum claims in Australia due to concerns for their families still in Iran.
The players, whose names have not been disclosed, were part of the Iranian women's national soccer team that was in Australia for a friendly match earlier this month. They had initially applied for asylum, citing the ongoing crackdown on protests in Iran and the regime's targeting of athletes who have shown support for the protest movement.
However, the players have now withdrawn their asylum bids, with one player's lawyer stating that the decision was made
Source: The New York Times
