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Fifth Iranian Female Footballer Leaves Australia After Withdrawing Asylum Claim
Fifth Iranian Footballer Departs Australia
A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team has departed Australia after withdrawing her claim for asylum. The office of Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed on Monday that the woman had left late on Sunday night, following a prior acceptance of asylum offer.
Minister Burke Confirms Departure
Minister Tony Burke's office verified the departure of another member of Iran's women's football team from Australia. This individual had initially accepted an offer of asylum but later decided to withdraw her claim, leading to her exit from the country. This brings the total number of Iranian female footballers who have left Australia under similar circumstances to five.
*Source: The Guardian World (2026-03-15)*
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