Political tug of war over Iranian women's soccer team prompts criticism in Australia
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-03-20 15:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Sport, Immigration, Middle East, Military & Defence, Australia, Iran, War & Conflict
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In this photo supplied by Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke’s office, the Minister Tony Burke, center, poses in an undisclosed location with five Iranian women soccer players who have been granted asylum in Australia, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Australia Ministry of Home Affairs via AP)
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