Head coach Roberto Piazza has confirmed Iran’s 16-player roster for the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, which will be staged in the Philippines from September 12 to 28.
Iran has been placed in Pool A, where they will meet Egypt, the Philippines, and Tunisia during the group phase of the competition’s 21st edition.
Iran Men’s Team Roster
- Setters: Ali Ramazani, Javad Karimi, Arshia Behnezhad
- Opposites: Amin Esmaeilnezhad, Ali Hajipour
- Outside Hitters: Morteza Sharifi, Amirhossein Esfandiar, Ali Haghparast, Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh, Ehsan Daneshdoust
- Middle Blockers: Mohammad Valizadeh, Eisa Naseri, Yousef Kazemi, Nima Bateni
- Liberos: Arman Salehi, Mohammadreza Hazratpour
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