Iran is scheduled to play Kazakhstan in Group B on Saturday.
Team Melli had lost to Japan 25-20 in its opening match on Wednesday.
The competition is being held in the Duhail Handball Sports Hall in Doha, Qatar.
The winner of the Asian Men's Olympic Qualification Tournament will progress directly to Paris 2024, while the runner-up secures a place in the Olympic Qualification Tournaments, due to take place in March 2024.
Only two sides have secured their places for the men’s tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games so far – hosts France and world champions Denmark.