Five Iranian women footballers granted asylum by Australia, Donald Trump says

​ US president says Australian PM Anthony Albanese has given police proitection to the players amid fears they could be punished on their return homeMiddle East crisis – live updatesFive members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia after reportedly escaping their government minders following a tournament, according to US president Donald Trump who announced the news on social media on Monday.The US president said he had spoken to Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese who had told him that five members of the team had been “taken care of” amid fears they could be punished if they returned home. Continue reading… Read More