- Australia granted humanitarian visas to seven members of the Iranian women's football delegation after they refused to sing their national anthem during the Asia Cup tournament, drawing international attention.
- Home Minister Tony Burke confirmed that a player and a support staff member accepted the offer, following five other players who were granted asylum earlier.
- One of the seven individuals who initially accepted the visa offer changed her mind at the last minute and decided to return to Iran with the rest of the team.
- Concerns for the players' safety arose after Iranian state television labelled them 'wartime traitors' for their protest, and the team's location was compromised after one member contacted the Iranian embassy.
- Australian officials ensured that all team members were given the opportunity to make their own decisions regarding asylum, with the remaining squad departing for Malaysia en route to Iran.
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