Tasnim � A ranking Iranian security official warned against a major shift in the methods and approaches used by terrorist groups, calling for concerted global action to curb terrorists� cyber capabilities and counter their modern tactics.

Addressing the 8th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow on Wednesday, Secretary of Iran�s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani warned of the shifting nature and geographical distribution of terrorists in the world.

Pointing to the cyber-infrastructures and modern communication systems that terrorist networks employ to recruit, organize, train and control forces in different countries, Shamkhani stressed the need for serious international determination to restrict such modern capabilities and counteract terrorists� Internet-based activities.

He further noted that Iran, with years of experience in combatting terrorism and its military, security, and cyber threats, could play a significant role in the global initiatives against terrorism.

Shamkhani then attributed the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group�s acquisition of advanced communication systems, modern arms and weapons of mass destruction to the double standards adopted by certain �infamous governments� which sponsor terrorist groups.

The top official further deplored the UN�s weak performance in dealing with regional crises, and urged certain states to end their �failed and dangerous policies� toward Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen.

Security officials from 95 countries around the world have gathered in Moscow for the 3-day conference to coordinate efforts in ensuring cyber security, addressing the regional and international threats, and countering the issues leading to crises.