Iran must achieve 'full immunity in cybersecurity' amid enemy threats: Vice president
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has underlined the need for the country’s full immunity in the field of cybersecurity as enemy threats persist.
Speaking during a meeting of the Science and Technology Development Headquarters on Monday, he said that enhancing Iran’s cybersecurity- the practice of protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks- must be a priority so that the enemy does not dare to harm the Islamic Republic in this area.
“Serious measures must be taken in this field. Iran's position on cybersecurity is defensive, but there must also be readiness to attack the enemy,” he added.
Aref also recalled that the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei used to constantly stress the need for scientific and technological progress.
The country, he noted, has over the past two years pursued the development of new technologies in both public and private sectors in a bid to take the first position in the region and an appropriate spot internationally.
The vice president further hailed Iran’s achievements since last year’s imposed war, saying they were made possible by the efforts of the country's young, knowledgeable, and motivated elites and scientists.
The US and the Israeli regime waged their first unlawful war of aggression against Iran, which lasted 12 days, in June 2025. Their second aggression began in late February and came to a halt in early April after 40 days.
In both wars, Iran's brave resistance and successful retaliatory operations forced the enemies to accept a ceasefire.
On July 17, Tehran and Washington signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which calls for a permanent end to hostilities across all fronts and includes a commitment from both countries to hold further talks on a final agreement in the next 60 days.
Warning of the adversaries’ animosity towards the Iranian nation, Aref said, "This situation will not end with an agreement or ceasefire. Along with diplomatic efforts, the path of progress in science and technology must be pursued seriously to enhance defense capabilities."
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