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muriel_volestrangler

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1. 'They are safe here': five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 05:12 PM

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Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, with the federal government offering assistance to other players.

The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, confirmed the dramatic offer on Tuesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump posted about their plight on social media.
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Burke said the players had been given assistance by the Australian Federal Police and had been given security clearance by Asio.
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“I say to the other members of the team: the same opportunity is there. Australia has taken the Iranian women’s soccer team into our hearts.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/09/iran-women-football-team-australia-asian-cup

I hope they didn't take Trump's feelings into account. I suppose it's a bonus if you decide to do something and Trump feels you're doing it for him.

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'They are safe here': five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia muriel_volestrangler Monday #1

Good luck to them! electric_blue68 Monday #2

Two more Iranians seek asylum in Australia after football team flies out - reports muriel_volestrangler 15 hrs ago #3