Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
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"the US was 'investigating' the reported bombing of a school in Iran."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
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