Hackers linked to Iran have claimed responsibility for a sophisticated cyberattack on the electronic systems of the Albanian parliament, as reported by The Record.
In an official statement released late Tuesday, the legislative body reported that the attack aimed to destroy data and compromise the internal systems of the institution. While the official website and main government platforms remained operational, the administration had to temporarily suspend internal email services. As a result, parliamentary staff and lawmakers were unable to access computers or conduct correspondence for several hours, as both incoming and outgoing mail were completely blocked.
National cybersecurity agencies have begun investigating the incident. Although authorities have not officially named the perpetrators, the hacker group Homeland Justice has claimed responsibility. On their Telegram channel, the group stated they gained access to confidential parliamentary correspondence and posted screenshots of stolen documents as proof. Western experts and officials have previously linked Homeland Justice to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Over recent years, the group has carried out a series of attacks on Albania’s critical infrastructure, including the national airline, telecommunications systems, and the statistics bureau.
This cyberattack occurred amid a sharp escalation in the region following airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Tehran. Iran has promised retaliatory measures against countries hosting U.S. military bases. Homeland Justice hackers explicitly confirmed that the parliament attack was revenge for Albania’s support of the Iranian opposition group Mujahedin-e-Khalq, based in the Durrës district. The wave of aggression followed a statement by opposition leader Maryam Rajavi announcing the formation of a provisional government, aiming to replace the current regime in Iran with a democratic republic.
