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The clash between the Albanian Prime Minister and the Iranian Foreign Ministry has escalated further, as Tehran urges Rama to listen to the protesters and not blame others for the discontent in the country.
As the political debate in Albania continues to be dominated by the protests of recent days, Prime Minister Edi Rama is continuing to place Iran at the center of his narrative. Following accusations that foreign interests, including Tehran, are behind the wave of reactions and online campaigns, the head of the Albanian government has been involved in another harsh exchange of statements with Iranian officials.
This time the reaction came from the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, who asked Rama not to look for blame outside Albania for the protests and dissatisfaction of citizens.
“ It would be wiser to show some respect for the intelligence and judgment of your people, as a nation with a rich culture and proud history. They are perceptive enough to distinguish truth from lies. If you choose to sell your national sovereignty, that is your decision. You do not owe us any explanation. But when faced with the anger and criticism of your public, please do not use others as a pretext to avoid responsibility ,” Baqaei wrote.
In another part of the reaction, the Iranian official also used the slogans of the Albanian protesters, calling on the prime minister to listen to their voices.
“ Instead, instead of writing a long pamphlet full of baseless accusations against Iran, take the time to listen to your own people who are chanting in the streets: 'No to corruption!', 'We want justice!', 'Rama go!' .”
Calm down, Mr. prime minister @ediramaal .
— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) June 9, 2026
It was YOU, sir, who started this. So...you should 'face the music'!
It would be wiser to show some respect for the intelligence and judgment of your own people, as a nation of rich culture and proud history. They are perceptive enough… pic.twitter.com/pcacUrEjAY
But Rama's response was just as harsh. The Prime Minister not only did not back down from the accusations against Iran, but used Tehran's reaction to further deepen the conflict.
“ Oh my God, you people are truly dishonest! Thank you anyway for your concern for the intelligence of the Albanian people. It would be much more convincing if it came from representatives of a regime that does not hit the routine of its citizens through censorship, intimidation, internet shutdowns and suppression of dissent. As for sovereignty, Albania does not receive lessons on sovereignty from a government whose operatives were caught carrying out cyberattacks on Albanian public services and institutions ,” Rama wrote.
The head of government also turned the debate to freedom of protest, saying that in Albania citizens can oppose the government without fear of punishment.
“ You quote Albanian protesters chanting in the streets. Fine. That’s called democracy. In Albania, people are free to protest against their government, criticize their Prime Minister, seek justice, and demand elections without fear of imprisonment. Can the same be said for the people you claim to speak for? And it is especially significant that you have suddenly revealed such deep concern for the protesters in Tirana, while the blood of tens of thousands of your people stains the conscience of your regime ,” he continued.
In the end, Rama closed the reaction with the strongest attack on Tehran, describing the Iranian regime as an enemy of democratic values.
“ The Albanian people are indeed intelligent enough to distinguish truth from lies. That is precisely why they can distinguish between a democratic argument and propaganda. Your fake profiles and deepfake videos may add to the poisoning of your hateful regime in the digital confusion, but they will not lead anywhere. Despite the differences we may have among Albanians, we are all clear and united in the opinion that any kind of regime that keeps its people in darkness and poverty is an enemy of our way of life. And yours is the worst: a terrorist state ,” Rama declared.
The clash between Tirana and Tehran comes at the height of the debate that has erupted after the protests of recent days, while the Albanian prime minister continues to link part of the campaign against him with foreign actors, including Iran, a claim that is already encountering direct reactions from the Iranian authorities themselves.
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