The Attorney General of Iran has emphasized that all responsible agencies must fulfill their legal obligations under the Comprehensive National Law on Tobacco Control and Prevention.
According to the Office of Public Relations of the Iranian Anti-Tobacco Association, quoting the Office of the Attorney General, Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mohebi, the Attorney General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a meeting held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 (26 Mehr 1404), with Dr. Mohammad Reza Masjedi, Secretary-General of the Iranian Anti-Tobacco Association, stressed the need for rigorous monitoring and enforcement of the national tobacco control legislation.
The Attorney General stated that “All institutions responsible for controlling tobacco consumption must act in accordance with their legal duties. Cultural authorities should also design effective programs that condemn tobacco use and emphasize cultural initiatives to raise awareness, particularly among youth and adolescents, through creative and artistic approaches that illustrate the harmful effects of tobacco.”
He further underscored that “Beyond cultural efforts, continuous follow-up and supervision of the law’s implementation are crucial. Relevant institutions must demonstrate commitment to enforcement. Prosecutors, in defense of public rights, are obliged to monitor the performance of responsible bodies and, in cases of negligence, act in accordance with the law.”
The Attorney General instructed the Deputy for Public Rights at the Office of the Attorney General to ensure nationwide oversight and proper execution of all legal duties related to tobacco control.
Concluding the meeting, he emphasized that “Punitive measures alone are insufficient. Comprehensive, multidimensional strategies must be designed and implemented to combat tobacco use—especially among adolescents and young adults. The Office of the Attorney General stands ready to monitor, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of all relevant agencies to ensure the effective enforcement of national tobacco control policies.”
