Tehran Times - Iran national football team are handed an easy draw at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
Three-time winner Team Melli are drawn along the UAE, Hong Kong and Palestine in Group C.
The continental showpiece, scheduled for January 12 to February 10, 2024 promises to be a thrilling affair with seven former winners among the 24 teams - seeded in accordance with the latest FIFA World Ranking - divided into six groups.
The top two sides from each group and the four best third-placed teams will advance to the Round of 16 at Qatar 2023.
Group A: Qatar, China PR, Tajikistan, Lebanon
Group B: Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, India
Group C: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong China, Palestine
Group D: Japan, Indonesia, Iraq, Vietnam
Group E: Korea Republic, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain
Group F: Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Kyrgyz Republic, Oman