Trump's Campaign Blames Iran for Hacking: Tensions Resurface Ahead of 2024 Election

Donald Trump's U.S. presidential campaign accused the Iranian government of hacking its internal communications. The claims come amid historical hostilities between Trump and Iran and underline fears of foreign interference in the 2024 election. However, no definitive evidence was provided by the campaign.

Donald Trump's U.S. presidential campaign on Saturday accused the Iranian government of hacking its internal communications, citing past hostilities between Trump and Iran while providing no direct evidence.

The campaign's statement followed a report by Politico revealing that an anonymous source had been sending it emails since July containing authentic documents from Trump's operation, including a report on running mate JD Vance's 'potential vulnerabilities.' 'These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process,' stated Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung.

Microsoft researchers reported an attempted hack in June by Iran-linked hackers targeting a high-ranking official within a U.S. presidential campaign. The Iranian government and its U.N. mission denied any intent or involvement in such cyberattacks, describing its cyber capabilities as 'defensive and proportionate.'

(With inputs from agencies.)