Iran women’s football team embroiled in controversy in Australia, refused to sing the national anthem

Amidst the increasing tension between America, Israel and Iran, a big news has come out from Australia. Iran’s women’s football team, which reached Australia to play the Asian Cup, is embroiled in controversies. In fact, the players of the team refused to sing the national anthem of Iran before the match. After this, the demand for providing them security and asylum has intensified.

Demand for shelter raised

According to media reports, Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and famous writer J.K. Many human rights activists, including Rolling, have appealed to the Australian government to provide security to these players. Reza Pahlavi, who lives in America, says that the players of the Iranian women’s football team are under pressure and danger from the Islamic Republic. In such a situation, Australia should ensure their safety.

Controversy increased due to not singing the national anthem

It is being told that on February 28, two days after America and Israel started military action against Iran, the match between Iran and South Korea took place in Australia. Before this match, Iranian players refused to sing the national anthem, which was seen as a protest against the government of Iran. After this, an anchor of Iran’s state TV told the team “Wartime Traitor” Till said.

Slogans raised outside the stadium

A large number of people gathered outside Australia’s Gold Coast Stadium and raised slogans such as “Regime change in Iran” and “Save our girls”. According to reports, at present the players of the Iranian women’s team are staying in their hotel in Australia and their situation is being monitored at the international level.

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