Fears grow for Iran's women's football team

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Calls are growing for Australia to grant asylum to members of Iran's women's national football team currently in Australia for the Asian Cup. Five players have reportedly escaped Iranian supervision amid fears of serious punishment upon return, raising significant human rights concerns.

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