Event Brief
Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: The Iranian women's football team returned to Iran after seven members sought asylum in Australia during the Women's Asian Cup.
WHO: Iranian women's football team
WHAT: returned to Iran after asylum requests
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET
WHERE: Tehran
WHY: due to asylum requests by team members
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