SAEDNEWS: Iran beat Tunisia 3-1 (23–25, 25–20, 25–23, 25–16) at the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh delivered a stellar performance for Iran, scoring 21 points, while captain Morteza Sharifi added 18 points to secure a strong showing for Team Melli.
Next up, Iran faces the Philippines on Thursday in what promises to be a thrilling clash.
The tournament, hosted in Manila, brings together 32 of the world’s best teams, divided into eight pools of four. The top two from each pool advance to the knockout rounds, intensifying the battle for global supremacy.
Italy enters as the defending champion, aiming to retain the crown after clinching its fourth title in 2022.
