Can you imagine life without gasoline?Can you imagine your car suddenly stopping on the side of the road on a cold winter day, you can't start, and you can only watch other people drive by?Can you imagine that in an emergency, you need to go to the hospital, but you can't find a car that works?
These scenes may be far away in your imaginationBut in Iran, this has already become a reality. On December 18, nearly 70 percent of gas stations in Iran were out of service due to cyberattacks, according to the Associated Press and Iranian state television. The attack led to panic and anger among the Iranian population, with many people flocking to the still-operating gas stations, long queues and even violent clashes.
Who was responsible for this cyber attack?Why do you want to go down to Iran?What conspiracy is hidden behind this?Let's uncover this shocking truth together!
The United States and Israel are behind the scenes
In an interview with state television, Iran's oil minister, Oji, accused the United States and Israel of being behind the cyberattack. He said: This is the retaliation of the United States and Israel against Iran's nuclear program and regional influence, a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, and a cruel blow to the Iranian people.
Augie's accusations are not unfounded. According to the Times of Israel and others, a hacker group called "Predatory Sparrow" claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on social media and claimed that it was in response to the aggression of Iran and its people in the region. This hacking group is believed to have ties to Israel's military intelligence and has repeatedly launched cyberattacks on Iran's gas stations, railway systems, industries, and institutions.
The United States, on the other hand, has not publicly admitted to participating in this cyber attack, but from the perspective of its strategy and actions in the Middle East, it is also full of hostility and pressure on Iran. The United States has always been a staunch ally of Israel, supporting Israel in its fight against Iran's Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The United States has also formed an "escort coalition" in the Red Sea to try to stop attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi wars in Yemen on passing ships. The United States has even deployed the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf to threaten Iran's maritime security.
Iran will not give in
In the face of cyber attacks by the United States and Israel, Iran said it would not give in and would not give up its nuclear program and regional influence. In a televised address, Raisi stressed Iran's ability to respond to any challenge, confidence in resuming the normal operation of gas stations, and determination to protect the interests and dignity of the Iranian people.
Iran's *** spokesman Kata Bizadeh also posted on Twitter, condemning the cyber attacks of the United States and Israel as "economic terrorism" against IranViolation of international law and humanitarianism is a threat to global peace and stability. He also called on the international community to condemn and sanction the actions of the United States and Israel and safeguard Iran's legitimate rights and interests.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is also flexing its military strength to counter the United States and Israel. According to Iran** reports, on December 14 and 15, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps tracked and approached the US aircraft carrier "Eisenhower" with drones and small boats, respectively, forcing the US aircraft carrier to fly *** and sail away from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps also issued a warning to the U.S. "escort coalition" in the Red Sea, saying that if they did any damage to Iran's interests, Iran would resolutely retaliate.
Netizens called for unity
The cyberattack sparked widespread attention and discussion among Chinese netizens. Many netizens said that this is the shameless bullying of Iran by the United States and Israel, the deprivation of Iran's right to survival and development, and the destruction of global energy security. They called on the Iranian people to unite and defend their country and nation against external pressure and interference.
Here are some of the comments from netizens:
The United States and Israel have really done all kinds of evil, carrying out cyber attacks on Iran, destroying Iran's infrastructure, and causing hardship to the Iranian people, which is a violation of Iran's human rights, a violation of Iran's sovereignty, and a violation of Iran's peace. The Iranian people should unite to fight back against the United States and Israel to defend their interests and dignity. ”
The cyber attacks by the United States and Israel are economic terrorism against Iran, a disregard for international law and humanitarianism, and a threat to global peace and stability. The purpose of the United States and Israel is to stop Iran's nuclear program and regional influence, to maintain their hegemony and interests, and to control energy and strategy in the Middle East. The Iranian people should insist on their nuclear and land rights, not succumb to the pressure and interference of the United States and Israel, and not give up their own development and progress. ”
The cyber attacks by the United States and Israel are a provocation and threat to Iran, aimed at triggering turmoil and war in the Middle East, and undermining harmony in the Middle East. The purpose of the United States and Israel is to undermine harmony in the Middle East, to sow discord in the Middle East, and to weaken the power of the Middle East. The Iranian people should strengthen cooperation and communication with the Middle East, not allow the conspiracy of the United States and Israel to succeed, not let the brothers in the Middle East fall into confrontation and conflict, and not allow peace and development in the Middle East to be affected. ”