In an interview with SNN, Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar stated that following the US-Israeli military strikes, teams were deployed the very next day at nearly all damaged facilities, and relevant contractors were called in to commence restoration efforts.

For instance, at the oil storage facility in Shahr-e Rey, nearly 2,000 personnel are actively working to restore the transfer and storage systems, he said.

He noted that in most damaged facilities, it is possible to return to about 70-80% of pre-strike capacity within one to two months, with a mid to long-term plan to achieve full capacity prior to the attacks.

Azimifar noted that all segments of oil industry operations—refineries, transportation lines, and aviation fuel storage—had been targeted, and throughout the war, facilities across the country were repeatedly attacked.

He provided an example of the refining facility on Lavan Island south of Iran, which was struck after the ceasefire, explaining that an urgent plan for restoration was developed in multiple phases to expedite the return of production despite the inflicted damage.

He also drew attention to various teams that have been established for debris removal and the replacement of damaged equipment. He reiterated that the goal is to restart parts of the refinery within about 10 days, with additional sections transitioning to production in a phased manner.

Meanwhile, Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced during a meeting with executives of the National Oil Company on April 11 that the resilience of Iran's society in wartime can be attributed to the commitment of oil industry workers.

The minister noted that despite hostile actions and pressures, there has been no disruption in fuel supply or the needs of the public, and the country’s oil export operations continued uninterrupted due to the dedication of operational staff.

Paknejad acknowledged that the mission of the Oil Ministry becomes more complex in post-war conditions, stating that the current situation demands increased construction activities by utilizing existing capacities. At the same time, he stressed the necessity for optimal allocation of financial resources and cost-saving measures to ensure that the reconstruction of damaged facilities runs parallel to developmental activities.

The minister also stated that expectations from the Oil Ministry are increasing due to the diligent efforts of industry workers, reaffirming their commitment to swiftly initiate the reconstruction of four gas refineries.

He also noted that effective measures and workload division have been defined and planned for this short timeframe, making the restoration of various other facilities damaged by US-Israeli attacks a top priority for the ministry this year.