Iranian women's soccer captain has withdrawn her asylum request.
Concerns about safety arose after players remained silent during the national anthem.
Five out of seven women granted asylum are returning to Iran.
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Editorial Staff · March 15, 2026 · 1 min read
Iranian women's soccer captain has withdrawn her asylum request.
Concerns about safety arose after players remained silent during the national anthem.
Five out of seven women granted asylum are returning to Iran.