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Iranian ICT Minister Reports Ongoing Management of Enemy Cyberattacks

Aug 16, 2026 05:29 AM CT Tehran, Iran cyber warfare,iran,defense,ict,ministry statement

Summary

Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology stated that the government is actively managing continuous cyberattacks attributed to enemy forces. This indicates an ongoing cyber warfare dimension to the Iran-Israel conflict, with Iran asserting defensive capabilities against persistent digital threats.

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ICT Minister reported that the state is managing continuous cyberattacks from enemy actors.

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