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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ap Correspondent

Iran footballer fights back tears as she speaks out on war with US at Women’s Asian Cup

Sara Didar, a striker for the Iranian women’s football team, fought back tears as she shared her teammates' profound concerns for their families and loved ones back home.

Competing in Australia for the Women’s Asian Cup, the squad grapples with escalating conflict in Iran, casting a long shadow over their sporting ambitions.

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