Iran rejects France's 'baseless accusations' on cyberattack

Iran dismissed French allegations on Tuesday that Tehran was responsible for cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigerators last month, calling them "baseless" and "one-sided." The Iranian foreign ministry stated that it strongly condemns the "hackneyed policy of leveling accusations against the Islamic republic." The attacks, which began on October 11 and 12, caused temperatures in the refrigerators to rise to 50°C, leading to the disposal of perishable food items.

Similar incidents were reported in at least 11 other European countries in early November. In response, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot summoned Iran's ambassador and threatened to take unspecified measures, including potential sanctions. Iran, however, vowed not to hesitate in taking necessary actions to protect its national interests and security, accusing France of projecting its own "governance failures" onto foreign actors.

The European Union expressed its intention to provide a swift and united response following France's accusations.