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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Iranian Women's Football Team Honored in Tehran

The Iranian women's football team received a warm reception from officials in Tehran after returning from Australia amidst a controversy involving national anthem protests and asylum requests during the Asian Cup.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Fox News Digital's News Quiz: March 20, 2026

The Fox News Digital News Quiz highlights recent events including a Senate committee vote on a Department of Homeland Security nomination and the achievements of a teen athlete.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

West Bank mourns its four women killed by an Iranian missile: 'This is not our war'

The deaths of four women in the West Bank from an Iranian missile strike highlight the dire consequences of the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

Iranian womenโ€™s soccer team returns home after declining asylum in Australia: report

Most members of the Iranian women's soccer team returned home after initially seeking asylum in Australia but ultimately declined the offer.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Iranian Athletes Return Home as Heroines

Iranian female football players who participated in the Asian Cup returned to a warm reception in Iran after their controversial performances, including stepping on U.S. and Israeli flags and facing pressures regarding their national anthem.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle

The Iranian women's football team has returned home following a dispute over asylum claims made during a recent tournament.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Three Women in the West Bank Reported Killed by Missile from Iran

Three Palestinian women were killed in an Iranian missile attack in the West Bank on Wednesday night, marking a significant escalation of violence in the region.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Four women killed by Iranian cluster bomb near Hebron, man killed in Sharon

A cluster bomb launched from Iran killed four women and injured six near Hebron, while a young Thai worker was also killed in a separate incident in Sharon.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Four women killed in rocket attack on hair salon

Four Palestinian women were killed when an Iranian rocket hit a hair salon in Beit Awwa, West Bank, on Wednesday night.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Four women dead in the West Bank after missile launch from Iran

Three people were killed by falling debris in a Palestinian community in the occupied West Bank shortly after an Israeli military report of another Iranian missile attack.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Three Palestinian Women Killed by Rocket Shrapnel in the West Bank

Three Palestinian women were killed in Hebron, West Bank, when Iranian rocket shrapnel struck a women's beauty salon.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Iranian Football Players Returned to Their Homeland - Allegations of Serious Threats

Iranian women's football team players who sought asylum in Australia have returned home amidst concerns of serious threats against them.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Iranian women's football team back in Iran, state media announces

The Iranian women's national football team has returned to Iran after a trip to Australia, with two players opting to stay and train in Australia.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Azar Nafisi: 'The war has not helped the Iranian people, who have been completely silenced so far'

Iranian author Azar Nafisi expresses deep concern over the effects of war on the Iranian people, highlighting ongoing repression and the importance of literature in her interview with La Nacion.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iranian Womenโ€™s National Football Team Players Return Home After Withdrawing Asylum Requests in Australia

Five players from the Iranian women's national football team returned to Iran after withdrawing their asylum requests made in Australia due to safety concerns about returning home.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iranian female footballers return to the country. End of the globally followed journey

Six Iranian female footballers were granted humanitarian visas by Australia, but ultimately five chose to return to Iran instead of seeking asylum.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Australia, only two of the Iranian football players seeking asylum remain. The others returned home

Only two out of seven Iranian female footballers who sought asylum in Australia have remained, as the team's captain opted to go back home after facing pressure and threats from the Iranian regime.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Iranian women's football team return home after asylum tussle

The Iranian women's football team returned to Iran after five of its members withdrew their asylum claims in Australia amidst pressures and international attention.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Football: the Iranian women's team is currently on its way to Iran

The Iranian women's football team, consisting of members who previously applied for asylum in Australia, has crossed the Turkish-Iranian border and is heading back to Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Iranian wrestler who saw Ayatollah abuse athletes defends American women speaking out against trans inclusion

Sardar Pashaei, a former Iranian wrestling champion, defends American female athletes advocating against the inclusion of trans women in womenโ€™s sports, referencing his own experiences of witnessing abuse and mistreatment in Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran's women's football team crossed the Turkish-Iranian border

The Iranian women's football team, including members who had sought asylum in Australia, crossed the Turkish-Iranian border at GYurmbulak, with some players deciding to return to Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Iran womenโ€™s football team arrives Turkey after withdrawing asylum bids

The Iranian women's national football team returned to Turkey after some members withdrew their asylum requests in Australia, with plans to return home to Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Iran wrestling champion speaks out against country's treatment of female athletes amid soccer player concerns

Former Iranian wrestler Sardar Pashaei speaks out about the severe discrimination faced by female athletes in Iran, particularly in light of the recent challenges faced by women's soccer players.

Mar 17 โ€ข 23:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Joy Reid says US is 'marginally' better than Iran, compares pro-life laws to Islamic regime

Joy Reid controversially stated that the U.S. is only 'marginally better' than Iran, likening American pro-life laws to the oppressive measures of the Iranian regime.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panic Among Iranian Women Footballers

Most players of the Iranian women's national football team have decided to withdraw their asylum requests in Australia and return home amid pressure and uncertainty.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Iranian women's soccer players practice with Australian club after being granted asylum

Two Iranian women soccer players who received asylum in Australia were seen training with the Brisbane Roar, marking their first public appearance since their decision to remain in Australia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Football: the two Iranian refugees in Australia train with a local club

Two Iranian national team players who sought asylum during the Asian Cup in Sydney are now training with Brisbane Roar.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Iranian womenโ€™s footballers shouldnโ€™t have to choose between their sport and their safety

Iran's womenโ€™s national football team faces extreme pressure from the regime, forcing some members to return home despite safety concerns after seeking asylum in Australia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 00:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Iranian women's football team head home after five decline asylum

The Iranian women's soccer team is returning home after five players decided not to pursue asylum in Australia.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Five of the 7 Iranian Women Who Had Received Asylum Return to Iran

Five members of the Iranian women's national football team who sought asylum in Australia have withdrawn their requests and are preparing to return to Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The Iranian female footballers who rejected exile begin their return to the country, but it is unknown how they will enter.

The Iranian women's national football team is returning to their country after controversial events during the Asian Cup and requests for asylum from some team members.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Arab Women from the Gulf Breathe Freedom, Iranian Women Fight Dictatorship

The article discusses the contrasting experiences of Arab women from the Gulf region, who are feeling a sense of newfound freedom, compared to Iranian women who are battling against an oppressive regime.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Iranian captain makes a full turnaround - chilling statement about her background

Iran's women's national football team captain Zahra Ghanbari has withdrawn her asylum application in Australia and is returning to Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Shocking turn in the controversy โ€“ Even Trump was concerned earlier

The situation of the Iranian women's national soccer team has taken a serious turn as some players who were granted visas to Australia have decided to return to Iran despite apparent risks.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Sports

Fifth Iranian player leaves Australia; only two remain in the country

Another player from the Iranian women's national football team has left Australia, leaving only two remaining after accepting refugee visas.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Fifth Iranian football player leaves Australia after initially accepting offer of asylum

A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team has left Australia after deciding to withdraw her claim for asylum, following a trend where multiple players have opted to return home despite initial protection grants.

Mar 15 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team leaves Australia

A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team has withdrawn their asylum claim and left Australia after being granted humanitarian visas.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team leaves Australia

A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team has left Australia after withdrawing their asylum claim amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The captain of the Iranian football team renounces asylum and returns to her country

The captain of the Iranian women's national football team, Zahra Ghanbari, has withdrawn her asylum request and is set to return to Iran after previously applying for asylum in Australia.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Three Iranian women footballers left Australia for their homeland

Three players from the Iranian women's national football team, who previously sought asylum in Australia, have decided to return home after being labeled traitors in Iran.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Where is this Iranian actress who shaved her head in childhood and was expelled from the country for not wearing a hijab?

The article discusses the struggles faced by Iranian women and highlights actress Golshifteh Farahani's journey, including her exile from Iran due to restrictive Islamic laws.

Mar 15 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Refused to return home to Iran - now they have changed their minds

Three members of the Iranian women's national football team, originally seeking asylum in Australia, have decided to return to Iran despite having received humanitarian visas.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

US names the four men and two women killed in refuelling plane crash

The identities of six crew members who died in a US refuelling plane crash over Iraq have been released, with suspected accountability taken by Iranian proxies despite US assertions of no hostile fire involved.

Mar 14 โ€ข 21:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Three more Iranian womenโ€™s football squad members return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Three members of the Iranian womenโ€™s football squad have returned to Iran after previously seeking asylum in Australia, leaving only three players in the country on protection visas.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Some Iranian soccer players granted asylum by Australia chose to return home, local official says

Three of the six Iranian women soccer players who sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran due to intimidation from the regime, according to a local official.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Three members of Iranian women's football team return home after seeking asylum

Three members of Iran's women's football team have opted to return to Iran after being granted humanitarian visas by the Australian government.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

How the Iranian-Australian community united to help footballers

The Iranian-Australian community organized support for Iran's women's football team during their visit to Australia for the Women's Asian Cup, raising awareness about their plight and aiding players seeking asylum.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

Piers Morgan rips Megan Rapinoe as 'hypocritical' over silence on Iranian women's soccer team

Piers Morgan has criticized Megan Rapinoe for her silence on the Iranian women's soccer team's plight, labeling it as hypocritical given her previously vocal support for transgender athletes in women's sports.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The Iranian Women

The article discusses the oppressive nature of the Iranian regime and highlights the story of Azar Nafisi, an expelled literature professor who created a secret class for women to explore literature and the truth under oppressive conditions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Fox News Digital's News Quiz: March 13, 2026

This article presents the latest Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring questions on recent news topics such as the Iranian women's national soccer team and the Texas Democrats' primary race.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC

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