INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
published late Friday.Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E
norm on refraining from damaging critical infrastructure that provides services to the public
hinder the JCPOA revival negotiations
It also comes while Iran has officially stated it has nothing to do with the cyberattack against Albania
Experts are warning against actions that could block a return to the JCPOA prior to November
Jacopo Scita, expert on Iran affairs and sanctions and an Al-Sabah doctoral fellow, told the Tehran Times that the move will not close the
would impair the talks for good
Yet, it corroborates the feeling that a return to the JCPOA has once again stalled, and it will be unlikely that Iran and the U.S
will make any progress before November
core infrastructure, has repeatedly stated that it considers using cyberspace to disrupt the ordinary lives of the people as immoral.In its
The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a country whose vital infrastructure has been the target of cyberattacks, rejects and condemns any use of
unproven claims against Tehran, stressing that the type of the move and the role played by third parties in fabricating the allegations
against the Islamic Republic are indicative of exertion of influence by seditionist countries that sponsor terrorism.In a second statement
National Security Council and the UK Foreign Office against Iran regarding an alleged cyberattack on Albania.Kanaani pointed out that the
facilities, and had even directly or indirectly supported those measures, lack any legitimacy to level such accusations against Tehran.The
UN condemned the accusations alleging that Iran was involved in the cyberattack on Albania.The mission said the United States and the UK as
core infrastructures of countries, since it considers it as a war against innocent civilians
provoke NATO members to invoke Article 5 of the Washington Treaty against Iran, accusing Tehran of being involved in a cyberattack against
against the United States.Asked whether the United States would support a joint response from NATO, White House Press Secretary Karine
Allies acknowledge the statements by Albania and other Allies attributing the responsibility for the cyberattack to the Government of Iran
We strongly condemn such malicious cyber activities designed to destabilize and harm the security of an Ally, and disrupt the daily lives of
NATO and Allies support Albania in strengthening its cyber defense capabilities to withstand and repel such malicious cyber activities in
services, extract intelligence, steal intellectual property and impede our military activities
Allies are committed to protecting their critical infrastructure, building resilience and bolstering their cyber defenses
We will continue raising our guard against such malicious cyber activities in the future, and support each other to deter, defend against
promote a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace
We pursue efforts to enhance stability and reduce the risks of conflict by promoting respect for international law, and the voluntary norms
of responsible state behavior in cyberspace, as recognized by all members of the United Nations
raised alarm following media reports that local officials in Albania's capital Tirana had unlawfully communicated with the Iranian embassy
and its staff.Kanaani went on to say that if the media claims are genuine, the treatment towards the Iranian diplomats violated
international law and the Vienna Convention on diplomatic rights, and that the Albanian government will be held accountable for the
consequences of breaching the convention.Albania cut diplomatic relations with Iran on Wednesday, ordering all Iranian diplomats and embassy
personnel to leave the country within 24 hours.The stated cause is a purported Iranian hack on Albanian government institutions and
agencies.The move, revealed in a video speech by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, caused eyebrows throughout the world because Tehran has
been friendly with Tirana.The purported cyberattack is believed to have occurred in mid-July and impacted government services and
institutions.Albania's prime minister claimed his country had "indisputable evidence" of an Iranian role in the cyberattack.In what appeared
a coordinated move with the Albanian government, the White House National Security Council issued a statement on the alleged cyberattack and
expressed solidarity with Albania
The United States will take further action to hold Iran accountable for actions that threaten the security of a U.S
investigate the July 15 cyberattack that destroyed government data and disrupted government services to the public
We have concluded that the Government of Iran conducted this reckless and irresponsible cyberattack and that it is responsible for
and its allies in Europe are desperate to find a replacement for Russia's oil more than ever, and even the most optimistic commentators do
not expect the West would survive this winter without Iran's oil in the global market
The traditional mistake of the U.S
politicians in "sacrificing everything" to keep the dying regime in occupied Palestine alive is costing them yet another national disaster
And this time, Washington is making that mistake to uphold a position for which Albania is just a scapegoat
