TEHRAN – Iran defeated the Philippines in straight sets (25-14, 25-20, 27-25) in the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship on Monday.

Iran are scheduled to meet China in Pool C on Tuesday.

The Persian are scheduled to meet the Philippines and China in the following days.

The competition started on July 28 and will run until Aug. 4 at the Sport City Main Hall in Isa Town in Bahrain.

Iran are the most decorated team in the competition, having won seven titles out of 13 editions.