Iran players react during their national anthem ahead of the Women's Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and Iran in Robina, Australia, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP) GOLD ...

Israel’s Foreign Ministry praised members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team after they appeared to take a political stance by remaining silent during their country’s national anthem at the ...

The Iran women’s national soccer team was forced to salute and sing its anthem on Thursday ahead of its Women’s Asian Cup group stage match against host Australia, sources close to the team tell CNN ...

President Trump urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women’s soccer team, warning that the players will “likely be killed” if they are forced to return home. Fears have been mounting for the ...

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iran women’s soccer team sang and saluted as its national anthem played ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup contest against Australia on Thursday, a contrast to the silence ...