TEHRAN (FNA)- The Joint Chief of Staff underscored the vigilance of Iran's Civil Defense Organization against any plots hatched by the enemies to infiltrate or penetrate the country's important infrastructures.In a communiqu on Civil Defense Day (October 30), the Headquarters said that the countrys Civil Defense terminals are the most effective deterrent factors that castrate enemies scenarios aimed at creating hazards for Iran.
The nomination of October 30th as the Civil Defense Day in the countrys official calendar provides a precious opportunity for highlighting the role of the Civil Defense in safeguarding the nations achievements, and in scientific and technical analyzing of the data that lead to the creation of indigenous defense patterns for our Islamic motherland, read the communique.
Referring to the prevailing insecurity in many regional countries and the exemplary stability and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Joint Chief of Staff attributed a great portion of it to the wise and sold design of the countrys defense terminals, which have blocked the path for any possible penetration of the enemies against the countrys sensitive national interests and the Iranian civil society.
In relevant remarks in June, Deputy Head of Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Ali Heidari said his organization enjoys cutting-edged equipment and experienced experts to defend Iran against enemies' cyber attacks.
General Heidari said that reducing vulnerability, promoting deterrence and national strength are among the strategic principles outlined by the Supreme Leader.
"Iran has achieved remarkable progress in civil defense field to which the Constitution attaches major importance," General Heidari underscored.
He pointed out that threats posed to the country are not always military and the country should maintain its immunity against biological and cyber threats.
Describing cyber attacks as one of the enemies' strategies to deal a blow to the Islamic Revolution of Iran, General Heidari noted that over 1,000 cyber attacks are carried out against the country's sensitive centers which are neutralized through the vigilance of the Iranian experts.
He further added that, fortunately, Iran is of the forerunners to counter cyber attacks, as it is among top five states to thwart the threats.
Also early in May, Head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali underlined his organization's full preparedness to defend the country against any possible cyber attacks by enemy states, and informed that Iran plans to make use of an indigenous cyber defense system in near future.
Jalali noted that Iran should consider developing a smart domestic cyber defense model as a top priority.
By Fars News Agency
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