Pourmohammadi Reflects on Crucial Meeting with Martyred Leader Before 12-Day War

{"heading":"Preparations for Adverse Conditions","subheading":"Short-term, Medium-term, and Long-term Strategies","paragraph_1":"Hamid Pourmohammadi, the Head of Iran's Planning and Budget Organization, explained that the country had been operating under semi-war and crisis conditions since the beginning of the Iranian year, despite the absence of large-scale military exercises since the Iran–Iraq war.","paragraph_2":"The comprehensive strategic plan, presented by the Supreme Leader, included short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategies aimed at preparing the nation for an almost catastrophic scenario.","paragraph_3":"Pourmohammadi emphasized the administration's commitment to fiscal discipline, resource conservation, and the accumulation of reserves for medicines and essential commodities, underscoring that the country was entering a series of compounded challenges.","paragraph_4":"The meeting with the late Major General Bagheri, which Pourmohammadi identified as a pivotal moment, was held on March 29, 2025, and included senior military and civilian officials. The Leader warned of an enemy's primary move being an assassination attempt against the gathered officials.","paragraph_5":"The meeting on March 31, 2025, saw the presentation of a comprehensive strategic plan, imbued with a wartime tone, directly stemming from the Leader's prior remarks. The plan covered short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategies to prepare the nation for adverse conditions.","paragraph_6":"On June 13, 2025, news arrived of Israel's offensive and the successive assassinations of commanding figures. Pourmohammadi recounted that authorities promptly compiled and assessed a comprehensive list of emerging issues and resource shortages, preparing the nation for the difficult days ahead."}