Trump Warns Australia: Grant Asylum to Iranian Women's Soccer Team or Risk 'Terrible Humanitarian Mistake'
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US President Donald Trump has urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's soccer team, warning that sending them back to Iran would be a 'terrible humanitarian mistake'. Trump stated that the team would 'most likely be killed' if forced to return to Iran.
Last Monday, the Iranian women's team refused to sing their national anthem ahead of the Asian Cup opening match in Australia, sparking concerns for their welfare.
Global players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for the team's safety, as they prepared to return home after being labelled 'wartime traitors' for their actions.
Trump told Australian PM Anthony Albanese that the US would 'take them' if Australia refused asylum, adding 'Don't do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM.'
Australia has since agreed to grant asylum to some players, but concerns remain for the safety of those who must return to Iran.
