Iran had lost to host Bosnia 3-0 in their first match.

Team Melli will play North Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, respectively.

The tournament’s winners will go to Division III-A.

The Group A tournament will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to 16 and the Group B tournament is being held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from Feb. 23 to 29.

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