Stating that aggression against energy-producing countries is a violation of international law and a threat to global stability, the Minister of Oil said: "The energy industry, and especially oil, in today's interconnected world, needs peace and stability to play its role in promoting national, regional, and global prosperity."

With a refining capacity of 2 million 237 thousand barrels per day and a 16% share in OPEC, Iran ranks second among the countries of this organization, and it also accounts for 2.1% of the world's refining capacity.

During the 12 days when Iran's skies were facing the Zionist regime's invasion and the imposed war, the oil industry worked in a chain reaction and did not tremble, but stood firm. It stood firm and did not let a single light go out or a shortage arise in the country's fuel supply.