Dmitri Vorobyov was on target for the host in the 22nd minute at the Volgograd Arena.
Amir Hossein Hosseinzadeh, assisted by Saman Ghoddos, leveled the score just three minutes into the second half.
Aleksey Batrakov opened Alireza Beiranvand’s goal with a long-range shot in the 70th minute.
Team Melli will travel to Dubai, the UAE to play Tanzania on Tuesday.
Amir Ghalenoei’s side has already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and these two matches serve as preparation for the prestigious tournament.