Elias Hazrati, head of the council, said on Monday that the ministry’s
public relations units demonstrated what he called “effective crisis
communication,” particularly during a period of heightened regional tensions
and domestic policy changes.
Speaking at a meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum’s
communications department, Hazrati said the broader state communication
apparatus had played an important role in shaping public understanding of
recent developments.
He said Iran had faced a coordinated information campaign by
adversaries but added that official communication efforts helped counter
misinformation and maintain public confidence.
“Through timely reporting and rapid clarification of uncertainties,
public access to information was managed in an orderly manner,” he said,
referring to the fuel pricing adjustments implemented through emergency
distribution mechanisms.
Hazrati added that while government communication performance had been
“acceptable,” he believed significant capacity remained underutilized,
particularly in digital and real-time information channels.
He emphasized the importance of rapid response during crises, saying
authorities must be able to produce tailored messaging for different audiences
and make better use of social media platforms.
The council chief also said the “narrative dimension” of recent
conflicts had been as important as the operational dimension, arguing that Iran
must continue to strengthen its media presence to ensure its perspective is
properly reflected internationally.
Separately, Saman Ghodousi, head of public relations at the Ministry
of Petroleum, said ministry communication teams were fully mobilized during the
conflict period, working to manage information flows, counter rumors and
coordinate with relevant authorities.
He said the oil sector had maintained operational continuity while
also documenting developments and managing public communication under difficult
conditions.
Ghodousi added that new directives from the petroleum minister placed
increased emphasis on long-term energy awareness, consumption efficiency, and
systematic documentation of wartime developments within the industry.
He said coordination meetings had been held across different levels of
the ministry to ensure accurate recording of events and thanked the Government
Information Council for its support during the period.