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Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens

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BBC World55 mins ago

They were among seven members of Iran's team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup - but the other five changed their minds and returned home.

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The Independent13 mins ago

Iranian women footballers granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum

The two female footballers sought asylum in Australia earlier this year and have now been granted citizenship

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Philadelphia Inquirer39 mins ago

Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum

Two Iranian women soccer players who sought asylum in Australia have been granted citizenship

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Toronto Star43 mins ago

Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum

Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum Toronto Star

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Al Jazeera1 hrs ago

Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh refused to sing Iran anthem at Asian Cup, now granted Australia citizenship.

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Vanguard2 hrs ago

Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ after being granted Australian citizenship

With their demands for protection an embarrassment for Iran's leaders but lauded by US President Donald Trump, five later changed their minds and returned home.

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Global News🏁 first to report1 days ago

Former Iranian conscripts seeking asylum in Canada fear deportation

An immigration lawyer says many Iranian men in Canada are facing deportation for having formerly served in the Iranian military as a conscript.

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