Iran's national women's team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there.

The Iranian women’s football team safely returned home from Australia, days after claiming asylum on humanitarian grounds. 5 players withdrew their claim despite earlier fears of persecution amid rising geopolitical tensions.

This includes several players who withdrew their asylum bids in Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Two players are still in Australia and have been pictured training with a local A-League club.

Iran's women's football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday, completing a difficult journey from Australia after five members withdrew

Iranian women's soccer team returns home after five players withdraw asylum claims, fearing persecution amid ongoing political tensions.