Doha:Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, has urged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to conduct an impartial evaluation of the damage to Iran's communications and broadcasting infrastructure. This request aims to gather technical recommendations for reconstruction efforts.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Hashemi met with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha. He emphasized the importance of expanding technical cooperation between Iran and the ITU. Furthermore, he condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran's infrastructure and called for maintaining the ITU's non-political stance and garnering international support for civilian protection.

Hashemi reiterated Iran's request for a comprehensive assessment of its communications infrastructure damage. He highlighted the need for an evidence-based evaluation of the damage to ITU member states, including Iran. He also stressed the necessity of technical assistance and capacity-building support, advocating that an unbiased approach is crucial for preserving the ITU's credibility.

Bogdan-Martin acknowledged the importance of Iran's involvement in ITU activities and expressed the secretariat's willingness to assess Iran's infrastructure damage through technical and expert channels. The conference in Doha, hosted by Qatar, runs from November 9 to 27, 2026, and is the ITU's highest policy-making event.