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Iran has rejected French allegations that it carried out cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems in supermarkets. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Paris was holding Tehran responsible for problems in France. Araghchi made the remarks in a post on the social media platform X on November 10, AnewZ reported.
Araghchi accused the French government of failing to manage its refrigeration systems and trying to divert public discontent. He said Iran was powerful but, unlike France, did not use its power to support killings in Gaza or the bombing of schools and hospitals.
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also rejected the allegations on Tuesday, calling them baseless and biased. The ministry alleged that France was trying to cover up shortcomings in governance and public services by blaming foreign forces.
According to a statement issued by the French government on November 9, cyberattacks disrupted refrigeration equipment at more than 700 retail outlets in the country on October 11 and 12, resulting in the destruction of food products. France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its investigation had linked the attacks to a cyber operation associated with Iran.
Paris described the operation as a serious violation of France’s interests and sovereignty. France summoned Iran’s ambassador and said it would seek European sanctions against individuals and entities allegedly involved in the attacks.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on November 10, after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, that France had identified those responsible for the cyberattack on about 700 supermarkets and would take action. The French government warned that further measures could also be taken.
