Two Iranian Women Footballers Become Australian Citizens

Two Iranian women's footballers, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 34, and Fatemeh Pasandideh, 22, became Australian citizens at a Brisbane ceremony attended by minister Tony Burke. During March's Asian Cup, they were among seven players given protective visas after staying silent during Iran's anthem. Five teammates went home; activists say families pressured them, while Iran's government said it "defeated the enemy's plans."