The Iranian women’s team grabbed global attention—and criticism from Tehran—for their refusal to sing the Iranian national anthem.

Five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, who sought asylum in Australia will be granted humanitarian visas, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, confirmed Monday.

Five players have defected from the Iran women’s soccer team and are being cared for in a safe house operated by the Australian Federal Police. Sources with direct knowledge of the event, speaking anonymously due to the ongoing danger faced by the squad,

When players refused to sing the national anthem at a game in Australia, they set in motion a fateful series of events.