Win Iranians concluded the group phase of the competition and left the tournament of elevated heads, but the story that accompanies their performance leaves a far deeper trace of the results.
Two days earlier, Iran was close to the sensation against the powerful representation of the United States, led 2: 0 at sets until the team learned during the match for Brutal Israeli attack on Iran, an event that shook not only the Middle East, but the whole world.
Iranian Volleyball Team Performs Military Salutes During Fivb Men’s Volleyball Nations League. pic.twitter.com/mywfqnnn1
– Irna News agency (@riranglish) June 14, 2025
Recordings that circulate social networks show emotional reactions of Iranian volleyballers at the time they received the news.
Heartbreaking:
The Iranian Volleyball Players Were in Tears After Finding Out About The Attacks Which Were Happening As They Were Playing The United States in Brazil.
Iran Was Winning 2-0 But Ultimately Lost 2-3 to the Americans. pic.twitter.com/e5ybtqg7ff
– عرفان حسینی / erfan hoseiny (@ eri1806) June 13, 2025
On the field, their game suddenly replicated, and Americans reversed the match and celebrated 3: 2.
(Vijesti.ba)
