Cyber Chaos in Iran

Iran says that a cyberattack caused nationwide closures of gas stations, according to multiple reports.

“The disruption at the refueling system of gas stations… in the past few hours, was caused by a cyberattack,” Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported, according to Reuters.

“Technical experts are fixing the problem and soon the refueling process…will return to normal,” IRIB continued.

Iran’s oil ministry said through its news agency SHANA that only sales with cards used for cheaper gasoline were disrupted, adding that people could still buy fuel at a higher rate, the outlet noted.