{"id":2577746,"date":"2026-03-09T12:54:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-praises-australian-leader-for-taking-in-irans-women-soccer-players\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:56:00","slug":"trump-praises-australian-leader-for-taking-in-irans-women-soccer-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-praises-australian-leader-for-taking-in-irans-women-soccer-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump praises Australian leader for taking in Iran&#8217;s women soccer players"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-praises-australian-leader-for-taking-in-irans-women-soccer-players%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2577746&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Washington Examiner reports that President Donald Trump praised Australian Prime Minister Anthony albanese for granting asylum to members of Iran\u2019s national women\u2019s soccer team after their actions during the 2026 AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup in Australia. Trump said five players have been granted asylum and that others are in the process of obtaining protection, noting that some players declined asylum due to concerns for their families. He had previously urged Australia to allow the players to stay, arguing they could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lenders-urge-supreme-court-to-strike-down-consumer-financial-protection-bureau\/\" title=\"Lenders urge SCOTUS to scrap CFPB.\">face severe repercussions<\/a> from Iranian authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The article describes how the team drew international attention after refusing to sing Iran\u2019s national anthem,an act seen by many as a protest against Iran\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >government amid wartime tensions<\/a>. After the team was eliminated, five players allegedly left their hotel and sought refuge in Australia; the players named are Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh, and Mona Hamoudi. The piece notes support from the Iranian-Australian community and mentions commentary from figures including Israel\u2019s gila Gamliel and exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi. The events are set against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-and-france-considering-aggressive-escalation-in-ukraine-in-light-of-trumps-election-victory-report\/\" title=\"UK and France Considering Aggressive Escalation in Ukraine &#039;In Light of&#039; ...&#039;s Election Victory: Report\">broader regional tensions<\/a> and ongoing debates about the safety and fate of Iranian athletes who engage in political protest.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump praises Australian leader for taking in Iran&rsquo;s women soccer players<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2527018\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> said on Monday he spoke with Australia&rsquo;s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who has agreed to grant the Iranian national women&rsquo;s soccer team.<\/p>\n<p>Trump said five players have been granted asylum, and the other members are in the process of gaining such protection. He added that some members denied refuge because they are worried about their families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4485013\/trump-decision-end-iran-war-mutual-netanyahu\/\">Trump says call on when to end Iran war to be &#8216;mutual&#8217; decision with Netanyahu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4484825\/obama-presidential-center-dedication-excludes-invitation-to-trump\/\">Obama announces presidential center dedication, excludes invitation to Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4484707\/fox-news-old-footage-trump-dignified-transfer\/\">Fox News apologizes for airing old footage of hatless Trump at dignified transfer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Five have already been taken care of, and the rest are on their way. Some, however, feel they must go back because they are worried about the safety of their families, including threats to those family members if they don&rsquo;t return.&rdquo; Trump said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/116200028617921781\">Truth Social post<\/a>. &ldquo;In any event, the Prime Minister is doing a very good job having to do with this rather delicate situation. God bless Australia!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116199640636892669\">urged the Australian government<\/a> to allow the players to stay, warning they could face severe repercussions from Iranian authorities if they returned, as Iranian state media has labeled the players traitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Woman&rsquo;s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed,&rdquo; Trump said in the post. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give ASYLUM. The U.S. will take them if you won&rsquo;t.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The situation stems from the players&rsquo; actions during the 2026 AFC Women&rsquo;s Asian Cup in Australia, where the Iranian team <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/players-union-raises-alarm-over-safety-iran-womens-soccer-team-after-asian-cup-2026-03-09\/\">drew international attention<\/a> after players <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RpsAgainstTrump\/status\/2028657048154456092?s=20\">refused to sing<\/a> their national anthem before a match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The silent protest was widely interpreted as a sign of defiance against Iran&rsquo;s government during the war.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian state media later labeled the players as &ldquo;wartime traitors,&rdquo; intensifying fears they could face punishment upon returning home. Ahead of the subsequent match, the players sang along to the national anthem.<\/p>\n<p>After the team was eliminated from the tournament on Sunday, five members of the team reportedly left the hotel where the team was staying and sought refuge in Australia, prompting calls for the Australian government to grant asylum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The five players who left are Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh, and Mona Hamoudi.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"219\">Israeli<\/a> Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel called on Australia to grant the women asylum, saying returning them to Iran could endanger their lives and urging domestic nations to protect athletes who take political risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Local <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/politics\/federal\/sos-hand-signal-as-bus-drives-iranian-women-s-soccer-team-from-final-match-20260309-p5o8mq.html\">news outlets<\/a> reported that the players are with Australian police in a safe location and are receiving support from the Iranian-Australian community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi had also shared updates on the players, calling them supporters of the Iranian opposition movement that backs him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4484409\/nyc-vigil-ayatollah-khamenei-violent-protestor-clash\/\"><strong>NYC VIGIL FOR AYATOLLAH KHAMENEI TURNS VIOLENT AS PROTESTORS CLASH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These five courageous athletes, currently in a safe location, have announced that they have joined Iran&rsquo;s national Lion and Sun Revolution,&rdquo; Pahlavi <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PahlaviComms\/status\/2030976508643467772?s=20\">shared on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Iranian women&rsquo;s soccer team&rsquo;s campaign in the tournament began at the same time the United States and Israeli forces launched airstrikes in Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump lauds Australia for sheltering Iran women team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2577747,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26067337898311.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[8960,75410,3634],"class_list":["post-2577746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-australia","tag-iranian-women-soccer-players","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26067337898311.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2577746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2577746"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2577746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2577750,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2577746\/revisions\/2577750"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2577747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2577746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2577746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2577746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}