WANA (May 12) – Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, that Tehran remains militarily prepared while continuing to prioritize “lasting peace” in ongoing diplomatic efforts, as the country pushes ahead with reconstruction and economic recovery plans following the war.

 

Speaking at her weekly press conference, Mohajerani thanked citizens for more than “75 nights of keeping the streets alive and active,” saying the public presence had become “one of the pillars of the country’s power” during negotiations and should be viewed as a new form of civic participation.

 

She stressed that preserving national unity requires the government to remain responsive, particularly on issues related to livelihoods, employment, and economic stability.

A woman wears a badge with a picture of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

“Our homeland has been attacked many times throughout history, and each time we rebuilt it,” Mohajerani said, adding that Iran now sees itself as demonstrating the strength of “a superpower.”

 

Referring to the recent conflict and diplomatic uncertainty, the government spokesperson said: “We fought the world’s greatest military power for 40 days, and we remain ready for combat while awaiting clarity on the negotiation process.”

 

At the same time, she emphasized that Iran’s primary approach is “lasting peace,” adding that diplomacy continues to be guided by the principles of “dignity, wisdom, and expediency.”

 

Mohajerani also sought to reassure the public about the country’s direction, describing Iran’s current atmosphere as one focused on “construction, rebuilding, and trust.”

A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Industrial Damage and Government Economic Measures

Addressing the impact of the war, Mohajerani acknowledged that parts of Iran’s petrochemical and steel industries had suffered damage. Citing remarks previously made by Iran’s supreme leader after the war, she said the government was trying neither to exaggerate nor downplay the scale of the destruction.

 

She said authorities are working to prevent price increases, especially in the automotive sector, including through measures such as importing steel sheets. The government is also reviewing consumption patterns and encouraging more targeted resource management, including reducing plastic consumption.

 

On financial resources, Mohajerani stated that the government has prepared multiple economic scenarios for the current situation. While declining to disclose details about central bank reserves, she said any released frozen assets would be treated as available national resources.

 

“Specific plans are ready for implementation,” she said, while noting that wartime conditions prevent the government from publicly discussing further details.

Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike on a residential building, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Reconstruction Efforts Underway Across Provinces

Mohajerani said responsibility for rebuilding damaged homes in major cities has been assigned to municipalities, while reconstruction in smaller towns has been delegated to the Housing Foundation.

 

According to her, more than 80 percent of reconstruction work has already been completed in 17 of the 24 affected provinces, with provinces such as Yazd and Kermanshah reportedly reaching 91 percent completion.

 

She added that some reconstruction-related services, including engineering support, are being provided free of charge and said the government’s priority is helping displaced families return to their homes as quickly as possible.

 

The spokesperson also thanked private sector businesses and industrial workers for continuing operations despite the crisis, saying the government is preparing financial assistance, tax support, and social security measures to help damaged industrial units resume production.

 

“Economic Pressure Is the Result of Sanctions”

Mohajerani also addressed the country’s economic difficulties, saying inflation and wage increases have created a “defective cycle” fueled in part by macroeconomic pressures and international sanctions.

 

“It would be unfair to the people if we failed to say that the economic pressure they face is the result of unjust sanctions imposed for more than four decades,” she said.

 

She also referred to what she described as a “naval blockade,” saying it had intensified pressure on the economy, although the government has developed measures to manage the situation.

People walk past a display sign at a currency exchange bureau as the value of the Iranian rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Government Explains “Pro Internet” Policy

Responding to questions about internet access, Mohajerani said the government considers equal internet access a citizen’s right and opposes discrimination in digital access.

 

She explained that the purpose of the so-called “Pro Internet” program is to provide businesses with higher-quality internet services, adding that restrictions are expected to ease once the country returns to normal conditions.

 

Concluding her remarks, Mohajerani said recent comments by the U.S. president regarding the ceasefire indicate that Iran is still operating under wartime conditions, where “the security of the people remains the top priority.”