Trump, Australia and Iran

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Trump walks back criticism of Australia as Iranian soccer players take asylum
President Donald Trump walked back his criticisms of Australia on Monday, March 9, after the United States ally offered of asylum to Iranian members of the Iranian women's soccer team.

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Trump Announces Women’s Iranian Soccer Team Is Being ‘Taken Care Of’ by Australian PM: ‘He’s On It!’
Trump says Australia has taken care of some Iranian women soccer players
Iranian women's soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home
Australia on Wednesday granted humanitarian visas ‌to two more members of the Iranian women's soccer team who decided to stay in the country due to fears for their safety if they returned home.

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One Iranian football team member changes mind after Australia grants asylum
Member of Iranian soccer team granted asylum in Australia changes her mind
Seven Iranian women’s team players remain in Australia after asylum offer amid airport drama
Before the team traveled to the airport, seven women had accepted humanitarian visas allowing them to remain permanently in Australia and were ushered to a safe location by Australian police officers.

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6 of 7 Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia stay but rest of team heads home
Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia

Donald Trump slams Australia decision he claims will lead to high-profile Iran deaths

President Donald Trump has vowed to give Iran's women's soccer team asylum should Australia force them back home amid safety concerns.

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Donald Trump reacts to Iran team dropping out of World Cup

Trump said Iran’s national soccer team was welcome at the World Cup but questioned whether it was safe for them to participate.