After being eliminated from the Asian Cup, the players reportedly escaped their regime minders and are being looked after by police in Queensland

There are urgent calls for Australia to take action before the team return to Iran but with no word from the players themselves the situation is fraught and uncertain

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Over 66,000 people signed a petition calling on the Australian government to ensure the players don't leave "while credible fears for their safety remain."

The Iranian women’s football team faced an unexpected crowd of protesters on the Gold Coast, Australia after their final match in the Asian Cup on Sunday (8 March). The crowd,…

After being eliminated from the Asian Cup, the players reportedly escaped their regime minders and are being looked after by police in Queensland

Dopo il silenzio durante l’inno e le pressioni subite, le atlete hanno lasciato la squadra durante la Coppa d’Asia. Trump: “Date asilo se no lo faremo noi”

Las futbolistas han realizado señales con las manos para pedir ayuda después del último partido en la Copa Asiática Femenina. Ahora están bajo la protección de la policía

Australia grants visas to five Iranian women soccer players amid U.S. intervention for their safety during the Asian Cup tournament.

Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.

Australia’s responsibilities for the welfare of the Iran women’s football team are not over, as advocates expect more players to seek asylum

Nach ihrem stillen Protest beim Asien Cup drohte ihnen im Iran Verfolgung. In Australien erleben fünf Fußballerinnen nun einen emotionalen Neuanfang. Aber die Sorge um den Rest…

Tony Burke says one player and one support member reunited with five players given asylum, as remainder of squad travels back via Kuala Lumpur

Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.

An Iranian women's football player decides to return home after initially seeking asylum in Australia, amid safety concerns.

Sydney: An Iranian women’s football team member who sought sanctuary in Australia has changed her mind after speaking with teammates, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said…

GOLD COAST: The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia without seven squad members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts…

Irans Fußballnationalmannschaft der Frauen spielte in Australien, als der Krieg ausbrach. Beim Asien-Cup protestierten sie gegen das Regime. Fünf Spielerinnen erhalten nun Asyl in…

Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players' escape.