Iran has successfully thwarted a large-scale and highly sophisticated cyberattack aimed at its critical national infrastructure, according to a senior official.

Behzad Akbari, deputy minister of communications and information technology, announced the development on Monday in a post on X.

While details regarding the nature and origin of the cyberattack were not disclosed, Akbari emphasized that rapid detection and immediate defensive measures ensured that no damage was inflicted on the targeted systems.

"By the grace of God and through the efforts of the security and technical teams at the Telecommunication Infrastructure Company and the Ministry of Communications, a major and sophisticated cyberattack targeting the country's infrastructure was identified and preventive measures were successfully taken yesterday," Akbari wrote.

Iranian authorities state that the country has developed a robust cyber defense system over the past decade, designed to protect essential sectors including banking systems, communication networks, and energy infrastructure.

This latest cyberattack shows the ongoing threats faced by Iran in cyberspace, though officials maintain confidence in their ability to respond effectively.

One of the most well-known cyberattacks against Iran was the Stuxnet malware operation, reportedly engineered through cooperation between the US and "Israel", which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in 2010.

Since then, cyber threats have evolved, with multiple attacks directed at various state institutions and services.

In January 2023, Iran experienced simultaneous cyberattacks on its Central Bank and popular messaging platforms such as Rubika and Bale. Despite the extensive scale of these incidents, Iranian officials confirmed that their cyber defense mechanisms successfully prevented significant disruptions.