Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia

An undated photo released by Australia's Department of Home Affairs on March 11, 2026 shows two more members of the Iranian women's football team to claim asylum in Australia, player Mohaddeseh Zolfi (L) and support member Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar (3rd L), posing with their five other teammates who had earlier claimed asylum. (AFP)