The Australian government has decided to grant political asylum to five players from Iran's women's soccer team. This comes after concerns for the safety of the squad members grew, as Iranian state media labeled them 'traitors' following a silent protest they held on the field. Five players from Iran's women's national soccer team - Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ganbari, Zahra Sarvali, Atefeh Ramezanzadeh and Mona Hammudi - left the national team's training camp and requested asylum in Australia. They are currently in a safe location.