Trump says Australia should grant Iranian women’s soccer team asylum - The Washington Post
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President Trump publicly urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's national soccer team.
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Trump called on Australia to grant asylum to Iran's women's soccer team. The statement comes amid ongoing restrictions on women's participation in sports under Iran's current government.
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