Middle blocker Taha Behdoubnia put away four of Iran’s 15 kill blocks in the match (against eight for Korea), as well as one of their six aces (against none for Korea), to finish with a match-high 18 points to his name. Matin Hosseini (14), Mohammad Reza Alejalil (13), Morteza Narimani (13) and Armin Ghelichniazi (10) also reached double figures on the winners’ side.
Captain Yun Seojin was Korea’s most productive player with 17 points, followed by Lee Woojin with 16.
Iran will meet France in the final match early Saturday, while Korea play the US in the bronze medal match.