In the match held in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad’s Samen Stadium, Esteghlal had a chance to move up one place to fifth in the table with an away win but failed to get three points.
Esteghlal captain Omid Ebrahimi missed a penalty in the 88th minute.
Padideh also remained in 10th place.
Elsewhere, Sepidrood defeated Sepahan of Isfahan 2-1 in Iran's northern city of Rasht and struggling Naft Tehran earned a home 4-1 victory over Siahjamegan.
A match between Foolad against Paykan was postponed due to air pollution in Ahvaz, Khuzestan.
Persepolis has moved 12 points clear at the top of IPL.
