Iranian women’s football team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal

Members of Iran’s women’s football team (Azneal Ishak/AP)

The Iranian women’s football team has left Malaysia and is heading for Oman, ending days of uncertainty after five of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furore by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur.

The squad spent several hours at the airport checking in and waiting for their flight. They declined to speak to reporters. Some chatted while others used their mobile phones.