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Iran releases seized assets of women's football captain after Australia asylum claim

Iran's judiciary said the assets were returned after being seized when the team captain lodged and then withdrew an asylum claim in Australia.

Published Apr 13, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Iran's judiciary said Monday that authorities have released the assets of the captain of the Iranian women's football team. The assets had been seized after she made and then withdrew an asylum claim in Australia last month.