Iran dismisses Israeli hacking claims as ‘lies’ meant to spread Iranophobia

Iran says reports that it has hacked into the phones of Israeli officials are part of the “lies” Tel Aviv spreads against the Islamic Republic on a daily basis, asserting that Tehran would rather put its technological prowess to good use.

According to Press TV, speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the allegation was an extension of an “already failed psychological war” being waged by the US, Israel and their allies to promote Iranophobia as they try everything in their power to subject Tehran to utmost pressure.

“The officials of this regime (Israel) have developed an old habit of making up lies and causing distractions,” Qassemi said. “Apart from fabricating lies, they have also been attempting to awkwardly link anything that happens around the world to Iran using their means of propaganda.” 

Qassemi said there was no denying that Iran had reached “unimaginable” levels of advancement in various technological fields.

However, he noted, Tehran uses those capabilities “only to address domestic needs, lift the scientific status of our homeland and reduce technological and scientific dependence on others.”

Qassemi also dismissed similar allegations about a cyberattack on Australia’s parliament in February, which some reports claimed had originated from Iran.

“Undoubtedly, this lie is part of the same psychological warfare that aims to stop Iran’s scientific and technological advancements by portraying them as a threat,” he added.

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