Tehran: The administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian has sought to place the country's executive capacities at the service of national defense during the 12-day and 40-day wars, emphasizing support for the Armed Forces, national unity, and the continuity of essential services.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the administration's approach extended beyond political statements, with officials stressing the need to maintain economic activity, public services, and infrastructure while the Armed Forces were engaged in military operations. Pezeshkian has repeatedly described support for the Armed Forces as a responsibility of his administration. 'Defending the country's Armed Forces is my duty,' he said after the 12-day war.

The president has also emphasized national unity, saying that Iran's resistance during the war brought together the people, Armed Forces, and government. He said the country's enemies failed to achieve their objectives despite targeting military commanders, nuclear scientists, and infrastructure. Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref likewise highlighted the role of the Defense Ministry and the country's defense sector during the 12-day war, saying they had played 'a special role' and that Iran possessed significant defense capabilities.

Aref also called for shortcomings in the country's air-defense capabilities, particularly cybersecurity, to be addressed, indicating that the administration's support for the Armed Forces was intended to include strengthening defense capabilities and addressing weaknesses. The administration also sought to keep the country's economic and administrative machinery operating during both wars. Officials stressed the importance of maintaining supplies, transportation, energy, healthcare, communications, and other essential services to prevent military pressure from developing into a wider domestic crisis.

In a September 2025 meeting with Pezeshkian and members of his cabinet, the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, praised administration officials and employees who had served during the 12-day war. He specifically commended government bodies that had 'truly sacrificed' during the war and praised Pezeshkian's motivation, morale, and hard work. The late Leader also stressed the need to strengthen the components of national power and dignity and praised cooperation among the heads of the three branches of government.

The experience of the two wars demonstrated that national defense extends beyond the battlefield. While the Armed Forces carried out military defense, the administration sought to ensure that the country's economic, administrative, and public-service systems remained operational, turning political support for the Armed Forces into a broader responsibility of governance.