Australia Grants Humanitarian Visas to Five Iranian Soccer Players After Trump Pressure

• •Australia granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women's soccer players who sought asylum after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem at a match.
• •Trump publicly criticized Australia and threatened that the US would accept the players if Canberra did not, calling inaction a 'terrible humanitarian mistake.'
• •Trump told reporters the players could 'most likely be killed' if returned to Iran and confirmed he spoke directly with Prime Minister Albanese.
• •Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for the team's safety, while advocate Craig Foster criticized FIFA and the AFC for failing to act sooner.
• •The Australian Iranian Council urged Australia's Home Affairs Minister to ensure the squad's protection while in the country.

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