The head of the General Inspection Organization of Iran (GIO), Dr. Khodaeiyan, stressed the need for more precise and impactful inspections, emphasizing unannounced visits to executive and service agencies, monitoring the supply chain of essential goods, and addressing energy imbalances as top priorities. Speaking at a national meeting of senior GIO managers, he said: “The current situation of the country requires inspections to be more field-oriented than ever before. Our mission is to prevent corruption, remove bottlenecks, and institutionalize transparency across governance.” Dr. Khodaeiyan recalled the organization’s active role during the 12-day imposed war, when inspectors were present in hospitals, markets, and service centers, preventing problems through direct supervision. He also underlined the importance of timely and hopeful communication with the public, calling for swift handling of complaints received via the 136 hotline. “Responding promptly to citizens’ demands strengthens the nation’s social capital,” he noted. Highlighting the fight against corruption, Khodaeiyan announced that a Transparency Festival will be held as part of the Judiciary’s Transformation and Excellence Document. He also reaffirmed strict enforcement of laws, including the ban on one person serving on multiple boards of directors, and prohibiting government employees from joining private company boards.

The GIO chief further stressed continuous oversight of key laws such as the Population Youthfulness Law, business licensing reforms, and consumption pattern corrections. He warned that inspectors must not allow mismanagement or negligence to open the way for corruption. Addressing the Seventh Development Plan, he said the organization will monitor its implementation actively to ensure it avoids the shortcomings of previous plans. He also linked the Year’s slogan to supporting production and investment, calling for the Investment Headquarters for Production to hold active sessions and supervise decisions. On the subject of cognitive warfare, Khodaeiyan noted: “Today, cyberspace, media, social networks, and artificial intelligence have replaced traditional battlefields. The enemy distorts realities, magnifies weaknesses, and downplays achievements to create despair. The solution is the jihad of clarification: accurate, hopeful, and timely communication by all institutions.”

At the start of the meeting, Dr. Ali Hadi, Deputy for Strategic Affairs, presented a progress report on the GIO’s 2024–2025 programs.