The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology said that the country's scientific progress must continue vigorously even in wartime, emphasizing the importance of science, technology and the capability of Iranian elites in strengthening national power and resilience, and stating that Iran's scientific advancement is a strategic necessity and a fundamental pillar for building the nation's future; the statement highlighted that defending the country and confronting threats underscores the strategic assets of Iran—primarily science, technology and elite expertise—derived from scientific and technological investments, specialized human‑resource training and local capability development across various knowledge and technology fields, which together with other components of national power bolster defense and resilience; it noted that the Supreme Leader’s emphasis on science and technology and the need to maintain scientific progress amid war reflects his strategic vision for Iran’s future, and that the country's authority, independence and security will increasingly depend on its scientific power and innovation; the ministry stressed that scientific progress is not temporary or condition‑dependent but a strategic imperative and a core foundation for Iran’s future, and called for moving beyond mere quantitative output to focus on quality, depth, authority and effectiveness of knowledge, declaring that basic sciences should support technological innovation, humanities should provide deep understanding of societal issues and critical thinking for universities, and that linking science to practice should create a platform to solve the country's fundamental problems.

The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology said that the country's scientific progress must continue vigorously even in wartime, emphasizing the importance of science, technology and the capability of Iranian elites in strengthening national power and resilience, and stating that Iran's scientific advancement is a strategic necessity and a fundamental pillar for building the nation's future; the statement highlighted that defending the country and confronting threats underscores the strategic assets of Iran—primarily science, technology and elite expertise—derived from scientific and technological investments, specialized human‑resource training and local capability development across various knowledge and technology fields, which together with other components of national power bolster defense and resilience; it noted that the Supreme Leader’s emphasis on science and technology and the need to maintain scientific progress amid war reflects his strategic vision for Iran’s future, and that the country's authority, independence and security will increasingly depend on its scientific power and innovation; the ministry stressed that scientific progress is not temporary or condition‑dependent but a strategic imperative and a core foundation for Iran’s future, and called for moving beyond mere quantitative output to focus on quality, depth, authority and effectiveness of knowledge, declaring that basic sciences should support technological innovation, humanities should provide deep understanding of societal issues and critical thinking for universities, and that linking science to practice should create a platform to solve the country's fundamental problems.