Mohammadreza Motiri, who also serves as the zone’s senior
passive defense and crisis management commander, made the remarks at a ceremony
marking National Passive Defense Week, attended by the deputy head of Iran’s
Passive Defense Organization, the Khuzestan governor and petrochemical company
executives.
Motiri said one of the most important outcomes for the zone
since the early days of the 12-day war had been the experience gained in
passive defense.
A preventive approach, he said, can help industries protect
themselves against threats while ensuring the intelligent management of
resources and consumption.
Although passive defense is often associated primarily with
areas such as cybersecurity, recent conflicts have demonstrated that proper
planning, prevention and corrective measures can help avert extensive damage by
making effective use of existing capabilities and resources, he added.
Motiri identified the allocation and management of assets
and resources under difficult conditions as another key lesson from the wartime
experience.
He described passive defense as a framework for prevention,
protection, guidance and planning, enabling organizations to make the best use
of available resources during crises.
Emphasizing the importance of public solidarity and
cooperation, Motiri said the lessons learned could help build a more resilient,
determined and dynamic Iran.
He expressed hope that these experiences would support
stronger efforts to protect national assets and improve the country’s
preparedness.