The defending champions were far too strong for their opposition and sit at the summit of Group E with three wins from three after two victories in the opening phase against teams who also progressed this far were carried over.

Mohammad Jamshidijafara top-scored for Iran with a 22-point haul with his country looking well set for a place in the quarter finals.

Elsewhere in Group E, The Philippines are second after a 73-66 win over fourth-placed Japan, with the top four from the two six-team groups advancing to the last eight.

Palestine are third after carrying two victories over but they began life at this stage by losing 73-70 to an India side who sit fifth.

Hong Kong sit bottom of the group. 

In Group F, the other second round group, hosts China are also top with a record of three victories form three after they won their opening clash at this stage against bottom side Kazakhstan, 75-62.

South Korea are second after overcoming a Lebanon side who led by 11-points at one stage, 85-71.

Lebanon are fourth after the reverse, while third place is occupied by Qatar despite their 84-73 defeat to fifth-placed Jordan.

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