Why? How do you know some of the male players aren't family members of the people holding high office in Iran? How do you know some of them aren't spies for the regime? You don't.
After what Iranians have been through, starting with the protests at the start of the year where so many brave heroes gave their lives etc... I’d rather err on the side of giving their youth the benefit the doubt.
Exactly right. Seriously doubt that they are blameless lambs. Because in this case,they ARE sending their best. And who gets the best training and opportunities?