Tehran - BORNA - The match, played on September 9 with an agreed four-set format, saw Iran take the first three sets before Slovenia claimed the final one:

Set 1: Iran 34–32

Set 2: Iran 25–23

Set 3: Iran 25–23

Set 4: Slovenia 26–24

Iran will play another warm-up match against Germany before the start of the championship.

In the World Championship, Iran is placed in a group alongside Egypt, Tunisia and host nation the Philippines. The team will open its campaign on Sunday, September 14.

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