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Most of the Iranian women’s soccer team reversed asylum bids and rejoined the squad in Kuala Lumpur.
The departure from Malaysia to Oman was arranged by the Iranian embassy, AFC said.
Two players remained in Australia and are receiving government support after choosing asylum.
Iranian authorities welcomed the players’ decisions to reject asylum as a victory against external pressure.
The AFC and FIFA will check on the players regularly as they are viewed as 'our girls' by officials.
The squad had arrived in Australia for the tournament but later faced a diplomatic aftermath.
The article notes a broader diplomatic tension between Iran and Australia amid security concerns.
The AP reported on the players' asylum bids and the subsequent travel arrangements.
The embassy in Canberra remains staffed despite tensions, with officials citing ongoing safety measures.
The relationship between asylum decisions and the players' safety remains a central theme of the coverage.

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Five Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum in Australia have returned to Iran, reducing the group in Australia to two.
Iranian state media later reported that captain Zahra Ghanbari would also return home.
Australian officials said the players faced extreme pressure and threats tied to the Iranian regime if they did not return home.
The players first drew attention by refusing to sing Iran’s national anthem during the Asian Cup match.
Iranian state media described the move as returning to the homeland amid wartime tensions.
The Australian government indicated it could ensure safe future opportunities but could not control external pressures influencing decisions.
The asylum case followed the players' initial asylum visas and subsequent withdrawals amid ongoing coercion claims.
A Tehran-backed narrative framed the players as betrayed by foreign interference, complicating asylum discussions.
The development underscores the challenges faced by athletes seeking asylum under political pressure.
The story illustrates how external political forces can influence players' asylum decisions in high-profile sports.

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