The Iranian squad, who had lost to Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday and was looking to bounce back from the defeat, did not manage to secure any better result than 1-3 against American rivals in their second World League encounter.
Meanwhile, the US team had subdued Argentina 3-1 in their opening match and were looking for another win in the international sportive event.
Volleyball players of Iran offered a promising performance in the first set by winning 25-23 to take a 1-0 lead.
It was the American outfit who started the second set with better services to take a 12-point advantage finishing the set 25-13.
Although Iran improved the reception and the block in the third set, Matthew Anderson of US changed the game to turn it around as the American side won the set by 27-25.
The fourth set was a tough encounter between the two teams as the US was hoping to finish the game and Iran endured for a while; however, it was Anderson who finished the game and the match in favor of the US 26-24.
In their last group stage match in Pool B, Iran is slated to meet Argentina on Sunday.
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