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Iran Soccer Team Players Granted Australian Visas

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Five Iranian womens soccer players granted Australian visas after protesting their government, sparking praise from Trump. They escaped handlers at Brisbane hotel, with Burke approving visas late Monday. Rest of the team still with Iranian handlers as situation evolves.

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Iran Soccer Team Players Granted Australian Visas

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Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iran Soccer Team Players Granted Australian Visas. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

From the Daily News Now Network, this is Cory with Adelaide News Today. Five members of Iran's women's soccer team have received humanitarian visas from Australia after protesting their government's regime during an Asian cut match. The players refuse to sing the national anthem and later escape from their handlers at a hotel in Brisbane or police quickly provided protection. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke met with the women at a safe location and approved their visa applications late Monday night. Processing wrapped up just after 1.30 a.m., allowing them to stay in a void persecution back home. The move drew praise from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and posted support on social media, highlighting the quick action on the five players. Advocates had urged officials to help after the team made an S.O.S. hand signal from their bus window following their final match on Sunday night. Protesters gathered around the bus as some players filmed the crowd. Burke extended the same visa offer to the rest of the squad,

who remain with their Iranian handlers for now, as the situation continues to unfold. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com

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