11.03.2026 23:51
Sanctions imposed upon the Iranian National Women's Football Team, which went to Australia to compete in the Women's Asian Cup, emerged as they entered the country. It was reported that the Iranian players had their passports and phones confiscated, were forced to provide family information, and were banned from entering the hotel restaurant.
The Iranian National Women's Football Team, which went to Australia to compete in the Women's Asian Cup, faced sanctions upon their entry into the country and in the following period, which deeply shook the world agenda.
STRICT CONTROL IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTRY
According to reports in the Spanish press, it was stated that strict rules were applied to the Iranian National Women's Football Team as soon as they entered Australia. The report mentioned that the Iranian players' passports and phones were confiscated, and they were also forced to provide family information.
PROHIBITION ON ENTERING THE HOTEL RESTAURANT AND TALKING
It was noted that Iranian female footballers were prohibited from entering the restaurant of the hotel where they were resting, and it was reported that the players ordered their meals from outside. Additionally, it was emphasized that establishing dialogue with the hotel staff was strictly forbidden. This situation was met with great backlash from all players and the coaching staff, but it was stated that there was intense effort to prevent it from being leaked to the press.
RESTRICTIONS EASED WITH A SUDDEN DECISION
In the continuation of the news, it was expressed that after the Iranian female footballers started their matches, the restrictions imposed on the team were eased as they continuously appeared in the public eye, and the players were allowed to contact their families as they wished.