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Subject
Iran's cyber capabilities.
Significance
Tehran has invested in its technology sector in recent years to become one of the world’s most cyber-capable nations. Though perhaps not on the same level as China and Russia, it is not far behind. Iranian hackers have carried out successful attacks in a number of countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Impacts
Saudi Arabia is Iran’s primary target for cyber operations, followed by Saudi supporters such as the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Iran will augment its own cyber warfare capabilities through proxies such as the 'Syrian Electronic Army'.
US reversals over the nuclear deal may lead Iran to unleash a new wave of cyberattacks against US interests.
Keywords:
Iran,
ME/NAF,
Bahrain,
Israel,
Saudi Arabia,
United Arab Emirates,
United States,
economy,
industry,
international relations,
social,
computers,
internet,
technology,
espionage,
media,
military,
war
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2017
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