4 min readUpdated: Mar 4, 2026 08:57 PM IST Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they’re in Australia contesting the Women’s Asian Cup. “Obviously we’re all concerned and we’re sad at what has happened to Iran and our families in Iran,” Didar said in comments translated into English during a news conference Wednesday on the eve of a Group A game against Australia. “I really hope for our country to have good news ahead. And I hope that my country will be strongly alive.” The 21-year-old striker was part of the squad that stood in silence as the Iran anthem played at the Gold Coast Stadium before their opening loss to South Korea on Monday. The squad and management arrived in Australia well before the strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Saturday that led to the broader conflict. Head coach Marziyeh Jafari and players declined to comment on the war or the death …