Iran rejects France's 'baseless accusations' on cyberattack

Tehran firmly denied French allegations on Tuesday that Iran was responsible for cyberattacks on supermarket refrigerators last month. The Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically dismissed the baseless and one-sided accusations from the French government regarding alleged cyber activities in France. The ministry strongly condemned this tactic of leveling accusations against the Islamic republic.

The cyberattacks, which occurred on October 11 and 12, affected hundreds of French supermarkets. The incidents caused refrigerators and freezers to raise in temperature, leading many establishments to discard 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 called for European-level sanctions.

He stated that Paris would consider all measures, including those not publicly disclosed, to deter any further attacks. Tehran, however, maintained its position of denial.