Statement by the Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran Before The 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Agenda item 6(d): Ratification and implementation of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime;  (3 June 2026, Vienna)   بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم    Mr. Chair, As an active contributor to the elaboration of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime and a signatory thereof, the Islamic Republic of Iran looks forward to its robust implementation. In our view, combating this menace requires genuine international cooperation and the success of this long journey will be ultimately tied to genuine and good faith performance of commitments to fight cybercrime objectively. We underscore the importance of ensuring that all subsequent steps – including the development of additional protocol and the rules of procedure – are undertaken in a professional manner through an inclusive intergovernmental process. Such a process must fully safeguard the legitimate interests and priorities of developing countries and respect the cultural, religious, legal, and societal specificities of States. Mr. Chair, Please allow me to touch upon a few points in relation to measures taken by my country in preventing and combating cybercrime. Computer Crimes Act of 2009 remains one of the main domestic legal frameworks wherein various relevant acts have been criminalized. Iran has long established the “FATA Police” (Cyber Police) – a specialised unit dedicated to combating phishing, hacking, digital forgery, and other cyber‑related crimes. The Cyber Space Deputy of Prosecutor General's Office has also been actively contributing to preventive and prosecution measures in this field. In order to address the challenge stemming from User anonymity in cyber space, we have enhanced multi-level authentication for digital services. Under this framework, users are authenticated according to the level of risk, the likelihood of crime, and the potential damage that may result from criminal acts. Once fully implemented, this system is expected to significantly reduce identity fraud. Another initiative is our smart anti-phishing system. Using artificial intelligence, the system identifies patterns in SMS messages that contain malware, fraud links, or phishing content. It actively prevents the delivery of such messages. Mr. Chair, It goes without saying that platform responsibility and accountability is vital in fighting cybercrime. By way of example, the swift removal of criminal content, in particular materials related to child sexual abuse, must be established as a vital standard applicable to all online intermediaries. Therefore, we call upon all States to take this matter into careful consideration. Thank you.