Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after facing severe backlash in their home country for refusing to sing the national anthem.

While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke detailed a meticulous timeline to prove the decision was made independently, questions remain about whether a late-night phone call from Donald Trump forced the government's hand.

Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after facing severe backlash in their home country for refusing to sing the national anthem.
While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke detailed a meticulous timeline to prove the decision was made independently, questions remain about whether a late-night phone call from Donald Trump forced the government's hand.

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Did Donald Trump’s 2am call save the Iranian female soccer team?

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