Iran has sent a chilling message to the world as members of the women's football team walked across a large American and Israeli flag in a 'hero's welcome' parade overnight. Footage captured by ...

Mar 9, 2026 · Fear, uncertainty surround Iran women’s football team’s return home Players body and activists say the team must be protected while head coach insists the players are eager to return.

1 day ago · Iranian-born judoka Saeid Mollaei believes members of Iran’s women’s soccer team could be killed or put in prison when they return home after declining to sing the country’s national anthem ...

Mar 11, 2026 · The five players had made their decision to defect in the 24 hours following Iran’s final match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, a 2-0 loss to the Philippines. They faced a near-impossible …

Mar 9, 2026 · The post Fears Grow for Iran Women’s Soccer Team Who Sent ‘Help’ Message as They Return to Middle East After National Anthem Controversy first appeared on Mediaite.

2 days ago · The Iranian women's football team leave Malaysia for the Middle East after five players withdraw their claims for asylum in Australia.

3 days ago · The report also said another staff member, Zahra Soltan Moshkeh-Kar had passed on threatening messages from Iran’s football federation leadership to players who had sought asylum, …

Mar 9, 2026 · Fears are growing over the safety of the Iran women’s football team players with their return to Iran imminent after exiting the Women’s Asian Cup. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

2 days ago · Only two of the seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team remain in Australia after a fifth player withdrew her claim for asylum and opted to leave.

Mar 9, 2026 · Global players' union FIFPRO said on Monday there were serious concerns for the welfare of the Iranian women's soccer team, as they prepared to return home after being labelled wartime …