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7 August 2026

Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum

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Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia in March have been granted citizenship.

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