The 1965 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Tehran, Iran from October 27 to November 3, 1965. There were 85 men in action from 24 nations.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 360.0 kg | 355.0 kg | 345.0 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 385.0 kg | 375.0 kg | 360.0 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 427.5 kg | 425.0 kg | 412.5 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 437.5 kg | 437.5 kg | 432.5 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 472.5 kg | 460.0 kg | 445.0 kg | ||||
| Middle heavyweight 90 kg | 487.5 kg | 480.0 kg | 462.5 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +90 kg | 552.5 kg | 545.0 kg | 522.5 kg |