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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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Fatemeh Pasandideh, left, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, former members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, stand with Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, after receiving their citizenship in Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Department of Home Affairs via AP)
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Iran women's soccer player Fatemeh Pasandideh salutes during the national anthem of Iran prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match against the Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)
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