According to the Public Relations Department of the Red Crescent Investment Company, a passive defense training session was held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with the presence of Morteza Moradipour, Director General of Passive Defense at the Iranian Red Crescent Society, in the company’s conference hall.

Moradipour noted that, in coordination with the National Passive Defense Organization and in line with official guidelines, the Red Crescent has planned training activities for its affiliated organizations and staff during Passive Defense Week, observed from October 27 to November 3. “We are here to help enhance the preparedness and resilience of Helal Textile Industries and its employees as a major and strategic unit within the Red Crescent structure,” he said.

Explaining the concept of passive defense, he stated, “Passive defense means prevention, proper crisis management, and reduction of losses before a disaster occurs.”

Moradipour emphasized that organizations must be able to continue their services without interruption even in emergency situations. He highlighted that this can only be achieved through systematic planning, regular drills, and workplace safety measures.

“All individuals, especially Red Crescent members, must receive essential training to effectively respond to crises and incidents,” he added. “Even the simplest actions can save lives. No region in the country is immune from disasters such as earthquakes or floods.”

Referring to lessons learned from past emergencies, Moradipour said: “We should not wait for miracles. We must learn how to protect ourselves and our loved ones.” He recalled a survivor of the Bam earthquake who remained alive because he had learned at school to take shelter in a doorway during tremors.

Comparing disaster outcomes in different countries, he pointed to the significant contrast: approximately 4,000 deaths occurred in a major earthquake in Japan, which led to major reforms in crisis management, whereas the Bam earthquake resulted in 26,000 fatalities. He also referenced the high number of annual casualties in road accidents in Iran — around 20,000 to 30,000 deaths — highlighting the critical need for greater public awareness and preparedness.

At the conclusion of the session, participants discussed practical strategies for strengthening preparedness and implementing passive defense measures within the organization.