Another three members of the Iran's women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT"Overnight, three members of the Iranian Women's Football Team made the decision to join the rest of the team on their journey back to Iran," Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement. Another later changed her mind and left Australia. The rest of the team has remained in Kuala Lumpur since they left Australia. The Australian government was urged to help the woman by Iranian groups in Australia and by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Source: The Telegraph March 15, 2026 05:04 UTC