Three More Members of the Iranian Women's Soccer Team Decide to Return to Iran -- WSJ

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Three more members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were granted humanitarian visas in Australia have decided to return to Iran.

Seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team claimed humanitarian assistance in Australia earlier this month. They did so out of fear that they would face retribution at home for their refusal to sing the Iranian national anthem at a tournament in Australia.

One woman had already reversed her decision. Now, only three of the initial seven have stuck with their decision to stay.

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