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Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The players were sworn in at a citizenship ceremony in Brisbane, their Australian home city, by Immigration Minister Tony Burke.
In international news, two Iranian women's soccer players have been granted citizenship in Australia. The players, who are now Australian citizens, had claimed asylum in the country in March. Details about the circumstances surrounding their asylum claim are not provided in the available information.
The players were sworn in at a citizenship ceremony in Brisbane, their Australian home city, by Immigration Minister Tony Burke. Further information about the players and their journey to Australian citizenship can be found through news sources such as ValleyCentral.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? In international news, two Iranian women's soccer players have been granted citizenship in Australia. The players, who are now Australian citizens, had claimed asylum in the country in March. Details…
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