Why it matters:
Aliabadi’s remarks come amid mounting economic and infrastructure challenges in Iran’s energy sector, as the government seeks to reassure the public of its capacity to overcome adversity.
What he’s saying:
Speaking at the inauguration of the media unit of Parand Power Plant and its auxiliary treatment facility, Aliabadi said: “For thousands of years, Iranian civilization, intertwined with Islamic values, has stood firm against those who have long envied our legacy.”
He warned domestic actors aligning with foreign narratives to reconsider their stance, saying: “Those who echo their voices must rethink their position.”“We have proven that we are Iran, and we’ve silenced our enemies. Which country in the region, even those not at war, has delivered the level of public services that Iran has?”
“The enemy has exerted its final pressures,” Aliabadi concluded. “But we will endure, and we will succeed, because God is with us.”
Aliabadi asserted that if any country can overcome water-related challenges, it is Iran. “We’ve trained for this and succeeded under the harshest conditions,” he said.
Aliabadi acknowledged the country’s energy imbalances and economic strain, recalling a journalist’s question at the start of his tenure: “What will you do with this massive imbalance?” His response: “We will fix it with patience.”
He emphasized Iran’s technical and scientific capacity to resolve its challenges, calling for bold decisions to address the sector’s financial difficulties.
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