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Iranian womens soccer team, the Lionesses, may have signaled for help from their bus in Australia after their match against the Philippines. The team lost the game and faced backlash for not singing the national anthem earlier in the tournament. Iranian state TV presenter Mohammad Reza Shahbazi accused the team of dishonor and called for severe punishment. Fears of persecution have led to a petition urging Australia to keep the team safe and prevent their departure. Activists plan to ask Australian Federal Police for urgent protection and for authorities to speak privately with each player away from Iranian officials.

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