Mohammad Reza Aref said one of the most significant outcomes of the Third
Imposed War was the identification of capable executives and managers across
key sectors of the economy, particularly within the energy industry.
Speaking during a meeting with executives of Persian Gulf
Petrochemical Industries Company on Saturday, Aref said attacks targeting
Iran’s infrastructure and industrial base ultimately failed to achieve their
objectives despite the economic and operational pressures created during the
conflict.
“In addition to the costs imposed on the country, important
achievements were also realized, one of the most significant being the
identification of capable and efficient managers in executive sectors,
especially the oil industry,” Aref said, according to remarks published by
state media.
Iranian officials have increasingly highlighted the role of oil, gas
and petrochemical personnel in maintaining production and restoring damaged
facilities following strikes on strategic infrastructure during the recent
fighting.
Aref said adversaries sought to trigger social and political
destabilization through attacks on critical sectors including steel, oil and
petrochemicals, aiming to disrupt employment and weaken what he described as
Iran’s “leading industries.” He added that those efforts failed because of
public support and rapid operational responses by industrial managers and
workers.
The vice president also emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait
of Hormuz, describing the waterway as a decisive geopolitical asset for Iran
and suggesting that effective management of the corridor could significantly
reduce the impact of sanctions on the country.
Aref said Iran’s national strategy rests on three pillars — “the
field, the street and diplomacy” — and reiterated that Tehran would continue to
pursue what he described as a policy grounded in “logic and ethics” while
remaining firm in defending national interests.
He added that Iran’s regional and international position had shifted
following the conflict, arguing that the country now requires more detailed
planning for industrial expansion and postwar economic development.
The vice president also praised the role of Persian Gulf Petrochemical
Industries Company in rebuilding damaged petrochemical facilities, underscoring
the government’s broader emphasis on rapid reconstruction and industrial
continuity following attacks on strategic assets.
Iran’s leadership has increasingly portrayed the country’s energy
sector not only as an economic engine but also as part of a wider
national-security framework, particularly after repeated disruptions linked to
regional tensions and maritime pressure in the Persian Gulf.