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Albania cuts ties with Iran and expels its diplomats

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The Albanian Prime Minister said: Eddie RamaThe decision to cut ties with Tehran The expulsion of his diplomats came after an investigation concluded that it was a targeted cyber attack Tirana last July.

In a video he sent to the media, Rama said: “The government has decided, with immediate effect, to terminate diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran Iran“according to “Reuters”.

He said the decision “The extremist is perfectly proportioned to the severity of the cyber attack that threatened to paralyze public services” in Albany.

He added that the attack also threatened him”Erase digital systems, hack government records, steal government electronic communications on the intranet, and create chaos and insecurity in the country.”.

It is not the first time that Albania has expelled Iranian diplomats, as it expelled two in 2020, due to “Their activity is incompatible with their diplomatic status”phrase usually used in case of espionage.

In 2018, Albania expelled the Iranian ambassador and another diplomat on charges of “damage to national security”.

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The Albanian Prime Minister stated: Eddie RamaThe conclusion to minimize ties with Tehran The expulsion of his diplomats arrived soon after an investigation concluded that it was a specific cyber attack Tirana very last July.

In a online video despatched to the media, Rama reported: “The governing administration has decided, with quick result, to terminate diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic in Iranin accordance to Reuters.

He reported that the “extremist” determination is fully proportional to the severity of the cyber assault that threatened to paralyze public products and services “in Albania.

He added that the assault also threatened to “wipe out digital systems, hack condition data, steal authorities digital communications on the inner network, and develop chaos and insecurity in the place.”

It is not the very first time that Albania has expelled Iranian diplomats, as it expelled two in 2020, thanks to their “activity incompatible with their diplomatic standing”, an expression usually made use of in conditions of espionage.

In 2018, Albania expelled the Iranian ambassador and one more diplomat for “damaging national safety”.

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