These allegations smearing Iran are nothing but disinformation, as Tehran has no involvement in the US presidential election and has never engaged — or planned to take part — in cyber-attacks. The Islamic Republic only has defensive cyber capabilities to foil operations against its infrastructure.

Once an enthusiastic advocate for publicizing hacked materials, Donald Trump has dramatically shifted his stance. He has routinely celebrated leaked Democratic documents, proclaiming, "I love Wikileaks." However, Trump's team vehemently opposes the publication of any stolen information. This stark reversal highlights the complex interplay between politics, cybersecurity, and media ethics.

The Trump campaign's handling of an alleged Iranian hack has raised eyebrows and concerns. Despite being aware of the breach, they failed to report it to law enforcement and acknowledged it only when pressed about leaked documents. Not only did this potentially hamper a swift probe, but other campaigns were also denied crucial information.