Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi said Wednesday that a cyberattack which paralyzed every gas station across the country was designed to get "people angry by creating disorder and disruption.”
His remarks suggested that Iranian officials believe foreign forces carried out the assault.
"There should be serious readiness in the field of cyberwar and related bodies should not allow the enemy to follow their ominous aims to make problems in the trend of people's life," Raisi said.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack that began Tuesday.
On Wednesday morning, IRNA quoted another official who claimed 80% of Iran's gas stations had begun selling fuel again.
Associated Press journalists saw long lines at multiple gas stations in Tehran. One station had a line of 90 cars waiting for fuel. Those buying ended up having to pay at higher, unsubsidized prices.
