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The Iranian women's soccer team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there.
The majority of Iranian women footballers who sought asylum in Australia have reversed their decisions and rejoined their teammates to fly to Oman, following earlier reports of individual players withdrawing their applications and returning home.
Most members of the Iranian women's soccer team have declined last-minute asylum offers from Australia upon their arrival at the airport.
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The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war progressed, Israel successfully eliminated many of the country's leaders.
Iranian authorities have executed three men accused of killing police officers during anti-regime protests in January. The court found them guilty of acting on behalf of Israel and the USA.
Three additional members of Iran's women's soccer team, who were granted humanitarian visas in Australia, have decided against staying and will return home, bringing the total to four of seven players who initially sought asylum.
Six members of the Iranian women's soccer team were granted asylum in Australia after leaving their squad, following efforts by Australian officials to ensure they understood the asylum offer.
Donald Trump stated on social media that there would be no deal with Iran unless Tehran surrenders unconditionally, reiterating his hardline stance.
Iranian women’s soccer team arrive back in Iran after some withdrew asylum claim The Straits Times
Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.
An Australian city official lamented to Fox News that the government didn't do more to help the Iranian women's soccer team stay in the country.
Australia is being urged to protect members of the Iranian women's soccer team who are set to return home after being labeled 'traitors' by Iran's state media for not singing their national anthem during a match in Australia.