Iran Women Face South Korea in Asian Cup Amidst Homeland Attacks

Iran's women's national team is in Australia for the Asian Cup facing South Korea, despite recent massive attacks on their homeland by the US and Israel.

The team arrived days before the strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Asian Football Confederation stated it is offering full support and assistance to the squad. Coach Marziyeh Jafari emphasized focusing on football to show the potential of Iranian women, aiming to qualify for the World Cup.