Donald Trump has urged Australia to avoid 'a terrible humanitarian mistake' by potentially allowing the Iranian women's soccer team to return to their home country. Writing on X, Pahlavi added: 'These five courageous athletes, currently in a safe location, have announced that they have joined Iran's national Lion and Sun Revolution.' The Iranian women's competition came to an end on Sunday night when they were beaten 2-0 by the Philipppines in Queensland. After the match, around 200 protestors surrounded the team bus, banging on it and chanting 'let them go' as police pushed the crowd back. Join the debate Should Australia grant asylum to the Iranian soccer players?

Source: Daily Mail March 09, 2026 15:42 UTC