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Iran's women's national team is participating in the Asian Cup in Australia, at a time when the political and military situation in their country has drawn international attention. The Iranian delegation managed to leave the country before the start of bombing by the United States and Israel.
Attention was focused on the Iranian team from the first match of the tournament against South Korea on March 2. The players did not sing the national anthem before the match, an action that, according to the Associated Press, was interpreted by some as a form of resistance to the theocratic regime in Iran, while by others as a sign of mourning for recent developments in the country.
However, the situation changed in Thursday's match against the host country, Australia. Before the match, the Iranian players sang the national anthem and even gave a military salute during the official ceremony.
According to international media reports, the players have refused to comment on the attacks on Iran or on reports of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The team's coach has stated that the team's priority is to stay focused on the sporting competition.
A day before the start of the Asian Cup, footballer Sarah Dindar appeared emotionally moved when asked about the situation in her country.
" Of course we are all worried and sad about what is happening in Iran and for our families there. I hope that our country will have good news in the future and that my homeland will stand strong ," she said.
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