Mes sacked Khatibi following poor results in the 2025-26 Iran Professional League.

Under leadership of Khatibi, Mes sits bottom of the 16-team table with seven points out of 11 matches.

Khatibi, 47, was shown the exit door after a 3-0 loss against Sepahan on Sunday.

Former Persepolis coach Vahid Hashemian is a candidate to replace him in the Rafsanjan-based club.