Iran’s Zahra Sarbali, top, and Philippines’ Malea Cesar battle for the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, on March 8, 2026. Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP
U.S. President Donald Trump said five players from Iran women’s soccer team are being “cared for” in Australia and other team members are “on their way” to asylum in the country, according to a March 9 post on Truth Social.
The team came under protection after the final match of the Asian Women’s Cup against the Philippines in Australia the night before.
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