Mainstream media framing of Iran’s footballers silence is all wrong

Since Iran’s women’s football team refused to sing the national anthem before a game with Korea on Monday, 2 March, the mainstream media has framed it as a silent act of resistance against the regime. However, since then, in a game against Australia, the team proudly saluted and sang along to Mehr-e Khavaran. 🚨 Iran […] By HG