Iran lifts asset freeze on women’s football captain amid asylum fallout

Iran has released the frozen assets of Zahra Ghanbari, captain of its women’s national football team, amid mounting controversy over her attempted but later withdrawn asylum claim in Australia. The reversal of the asset seizure was confirmed on Monday, with judiciary sources stating the decision followed what they described as a “change in behavior” and “declaration of innocence.” Ghanbari had initially sought asylum in Australia alongside several teammates following their participation in the W