Former US President Donald Trump has urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women’s national football team, warning they face severe consequences, potentially death, if returned to Iran. This plea follows the team’s protest by not singing their national anthem, drawing criticism and sparking safety concerns for the players upon their return.
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