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'We're concerned': Iranian star's tears over conflict

Iran's Sara Didar held back tears during the Women's Asian Cup press conference on the Gold Coast. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Iranian striker Sara Didar fought back tears as she expressed hope that her country would remain "strongly alive" as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Ahead of Thursday's Women's Asian Cup group game against the Matildas on the Gold Coast, Didar spoke through an interpreter and welled up when she relayed her concern for her nation and her teammates' families.

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