South Korea's Lee Min-hwa (red) and Philippines' Mallie Ramirez compete for the ball during their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match Credit: Izhar KHAN / AFP

Iran’s players sang the national anthem and saluted before their defeat to Australia in the Women’s Asia Cup on Thursday, after staying silent before their opening game.

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