5 Iranian women's soccer players receive asylum in Australia after Trump pressure

Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team on Monday, following their perceived political stand during the Women’s Asian Cup and pressure from President Donald Trump.

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke made the announcement. The women were transported from their hotel in Gold Coast, Australia "to a safe location" by federal police officers in the country in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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The players...