TEHRAN – The Iran ‘B’ 
volleyball team defeated Uzbekistan in straight sets (25-11, 25-12, 25-19) in the 2025 CAVA Men’s Nations League on Saturday.
Team Melli ‘B’ had defeated India 3-1 and Turkmenistan 3-1 in its previous matches in Pool A.
Iran booked its place in the next round as the first team.
Pool B features Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
The event began on May 29 and will run until June 4 in Fergana, Uzbekistan.
On Friday, Iran national volleyball team defeated Italy 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 14-25, 25-21, 15-11) in a friendly match.
Iran will also compete against the U.S., Slovenia, and Ukraine in subsequent matches in Week 1.
These friendlies are part of Iran’s preparations for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). Roberto Piazza’s team will kick off the prestigious campaign against Brazil on June 11 in Rio de Janeiro.
Iran men’s national team roster
setters: Javad Karimi, Arshia Behnezhad
Opposites: Amin Esmaeilnezhad, Bardia Saadat, Pouya Ariakhah
Outside hitters:  Morteza Sharifi, Amirhossein Esfandiar, Ehsan Daneshdoust, Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh, Ali Haghparast
Middle blockers: Mohammad Valizadeh, Yousef Kazemi, Eisa Naseri, Matin Ahmadi
Liberos: Mohammadreza Hazratpour, Arman Salehi