Their journey has just 'begun': Concerns Iranian players monitored by regime 'agents'
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Source: SBS News
Published: 2026-03-12 11:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Immigration, World News
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On Wednesday, a player who had previously accepted asylum decided to withdraw her decision and contacted the Iranian embassy for help. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that this jeopardised the safety of the other locations, leading to their relocation. Credit: AAP / Jono Searle / Dave Hunt / Getty / Albert Perez / Tony Burk Instagram / Zahra Sarbali Instagram
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