In order to neutralise the criminal act and secure the systems,” the authorities have shut down computer control systems at seaports, airports and border posts, the statement said. In a tweet, Prime Minister Edi Rama denounced “another cyberattack [committed by] the same aggressors already condemned by Albania’s friendly countries and allies”. Iran has rejected the accusation that it was behind the attack as “baseless”, calling Albania’s decision to sever diplomatic ties “an ill-considered and short-sighted action”.