The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Albanian government’s decision to cut diplomatic relations with Iran in July, citing the cyber-attack on their digital infrastructure.
In a written statement made by the ministry, it was stated that the Albanian government’s allegations against Tehran are unfounded and that cutting political relations with Iran with such allegations is an unwarranted move.
In the statement, which stated that Iran is one of the countries exposed to cyber attacks, it was reported that the Tehran administration rejects and condemns the use of cyber space as a tool to attack the critical digital infrastructures of other countries.
In the statement, which alleged that third parties played a role in the spread of allegations against Iran, it was stated that this was due to the influence of countries that support terrorism and sedition.
In the statement, attention was drawn to the events that developed immediately after the announcement of the Albanian government’s decision. expression was used.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Albanian authorities announced in July that the country had suffered a major cyberattack that was suspected to have been synced and carried out from abroad.
The Albanian National Agency for the Information Society temporarily closed and later reopened access to online public services and some government websites due to the attack.
Albania has reported that it has decided to cut diplomatic relations with Iran in response to the cyber-attack on their digital infrastructure.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the decision of the Council of Ministers to immediately cut diplomatic relations with Iran was conveyed to the Iranian Embassy in an official note, and that all diplomatic and technical-administrative personnel, including security personnel, were requested to leave the territory of the Republic of Albania within 24 hours.