Iran women’s football team sing national anthem at Asian Cup just days after silent protest

The Iran women’s team sang the national anthem before their match against Australia at the Asian Cup on Thursday

5 Mar, 10:18 — 5 Mar, 10:18

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Why this matters

The Iranian women's football team's decision to sing the national anthem comes just days after they remained silent during its playing as a form of protest. This shift in behavior suggests a potential change in their stance or external pressures influencing their actions.

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First report: The Independent · 5 Mar, 10:18|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

The Independent5 Mar, 10:18First to report