In their third and last match at the 2023 FIBA World Cup group stage on Wednesday, Iran took on Spain and lost the match 85-65.
Spain are the defending champion of the tournament and the top-ranked team in the world.
This was Iran's third consecutive loss after they lost the opening match of the world championship against Brazil 59-100 followed by their defeat against Ivory Coast 71-69.
Iran were placed in Group G along with Brazil, Ivory Coast, and Spain.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is underway in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10.
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