President Trump urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women’s soccer team, warning that the players will “likely be killed” if they are forced to return home. Fears have been mounting for the players’ safety ever since the women were branded “wartime traitors” by Iranian state media for refusing to sing their national anthem ahead of their opening match at the Australian-hosted tournament last week.

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia minus seven of its members, after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts insid...

Concerns about the players' safety grew after Iranian state television labelled the team "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem during the women's Asian Cup match in Australia ear...