Israel commends 'courage' of Iranian women's soccer team as five players granted asylum in Australia

Israel’s Foreign Ministry praised members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team after they appeared to take a political stance by remaining silent during their country’s national anthem at the Women’s Asian Cup. The show of support comes as five players have secured asylum in Australia, while uncertainty surrounds the remaining 21 team members.

In a message posted on X, Israel commended the women on their "courage," adding that the "world is watching." 

"Sometimes courage is silence," the post on X read.