Iranian fans support Trump as women’s team sings anthem at Asian Cup
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Iran’s women’s football team appeared to abandon its silent stance at the Women’s Asian Cup on Thursday, singing their national anthem and saluting ahead of their match against Australia.
Meanwhile, Iranian fans voiced their support for President Donald Trump in the stands amid the ongoing joint military action against Iran.
Our women’s team drew attention to the singing of the anthem before the match against Australia. With the addition of the gloomy main rain, women were seen saluting.
Islamic Republic of Iran players line up for the national anthems before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Australia Matildas at Gold Coast Stadium on March 5, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Albert Perez/Getty Images)
This was in stark contrast to the women’s team remaining silent in the opening game against South Korea, with Iran head coach Marziyeh Jafari, also silent, smiling at her team. The silence has been interpreted by some as an act of resistance during the ongoing joint US and Israeli military offensive against Iran.
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However, according to reports, the team was instructed to attend their next match. The team has remained silent on the issue since the start of the tournament. The Women’s Asian Cup did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The night before Iran’s 4-0 defeat against Australia, Iranian striker Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the players’ and management’s concerns about their families and loved ones during the war.
“Obviously we are all concerned and sorry about what happened to Iran and our families in Iran,” Didar said in comments translated into English at a press conference. he said. “I really hope that good news awaits our country. And I hope that my country will survive strongly.”
Iranian fans hold banners during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and Australia on March 5, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Izhar Khan / AFP via Getty Images)
Jafari and other players declined to answer questions about the battle at Sunday’s opening news conference. On Wednesday, moderators asked reporters to stick to football-related questions.
Meanwhile, Iran fans voiced their support for Trump and a free Iran during Thursday’s game. Pre-Islamic Revolution flags were seen waving in the crowd, while others held banners with Trump’s name on them.
Iranian fans display banners expressing their support for US President Donald Trump during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and Australia on March 5, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Izhar Khan / AFP via Getty Images)
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In the first video statements published on Truth Social, Trump encouraged the Iranian people The US and Israel will take over their government after completing their “major combat operations” in Iran.
Addressing the Iranian people, he said, “The hour of your freedom is approaching. Stay protected. Do not leave your home. It is very dangerous outside.” “This will probably be your only chance in a generation. You asked for America’s help for years and never got it. No President was willing to do what I wanted to do tonight. Now you have a President who gives you what you want.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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