For the last 10 days, Israel and America have been continuously bombing Iran. Amidst the ongoing war, something happened in Australia, due to which Donald Trump’s familiar aggressive style was once again seen on the stage of international politics. This time their target is not any enemy country but America’s close friend Australia and its Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The matter is about the security of the Iranian women’s football team, regarding which Trump has publicly warned the Australian PM.

What is the whole drama?
During the ongoing Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, the Iranian women’s team refused to sing the national anthem of their country. After this silent rebellion, Iran’s government media has called him a war traitor. Experts believe that if these players return to Iran, they may have to face death penalty or torture. Meanwhile, Trump wrote on social media:

“Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake. Mr Prime Minister, don’t send them back to Iran, give them asylum. If you can’t, the US will give them asylum. Sending them back would be like signing their death warrants.”

The politics behind Trump’s bullying
Trump’s dramatic intervention is not just sympathy but calculated diplomacy:

· Human shield: Trump is presenting himself as a defender of human rights. Especially for those women who are standing against the enemy country i.e. Iran.

Pressure on Australia: By directly using the word Prime Minister, Trump has put the Albanese government in the dock in front of the world.

Message to Iran: Through this issue, Trump wants to increase international pressure on Iran’s repressive regime.

Now the eyes of the whole world are on Australia. Will he give in to Trump’s bullying and give shelter to the players or will he stick to his diplomatic rules?

question Answer
Why are Iranian women football players being called traitors in Iran?

The players did not sing the national anthem before the match in Australia, which the Iranian regime considered an insult to the country and betrayal in a time of war.

Has Australia taken any decision on granting asylum?

At present the Australian government has not made any official comment but the pressure from human rights organizations and opposition leaders is continuously increasing.