Iran must move swiftly to demonstrate its ability to rebuild across all sectors following the 12-day war with Israel, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on Tuesday, according to state media.
“We must quickly show that we have the ability to reconstruct in all postwar sectors,” Aref said during a meeting with managers from the National Development Group Investment Company. He called postwar reconstruction and renewal the country’s top national priority.
Aref said the government had prepared a war economy plan early in its term, anticipating reduced oil revenues. He said the economic front had held strong during the conflict, adding, “There was not a single flaw in the performance of our economic front during the 12-day war.”
Aref warned against trusting Israel or the United States in the aftermath of the ceasefire. “There is no guarantee of their promises,” he said.
