Albania's Example of US and World

The Government's recent decision to sever diplomatic relations with Iran, following a massive cyber attack on official Tirana, showed much about the world.

So, at least James L thinks. Jones, a former commander of the American Marine Corps, former Supreme Commander of the Allies of Europe and former advisor of the president for national security.

Lones, who is now executive chairman of the Atlantic Council, says there is much to learn from the Balkan country.

“Learning from Iran's actions and Albania's bold reaction should be observed by the United States and the global community”, he says in an editorial of his own.

The former commander pays attention to Iran's initial crackdown on Albanian government systems.

“After Iranian authorship has been confirmed, Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed Iran's well-practiced efforts to deny and avoid responsibility”.

For Lones, Rama took a decisive move to sever relations with the Iranian government and expel diplomats from Albania.

This courageous action could not be an easy decision for a peace - loving nation. But it was historical”.

According to him, Rama's response sent an important message to the Iranian regime: that its brutality will not be tolerated.

Moreover, it is an example for other countries in the region and worldwide threatened by Iranian hackers. Above all, it showed the global community the determination needed in dealing with Iranian rulers and its lithani of international anger”.

Diplomatic Cutoff
Albania suspended diplomatic relations with Iran and expelled its diplomats after accusing him of a cyber attack.

She got the support of the United States of America, but not alone.

The first cyberattack took place on 15 July, temporarily closing down many services and digital websites of the Albanian government and the second one on 9 September, when the T system was affected. IMS.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said earlier this month that his country decided through “undeniable results” that it was a state “aggression” from four groups orchestrated by Iran.

The Albanian government officially granted the Iranian Embassy staff in Tirana, including diplomatic and security personnel, 24 hours to leave the country.