Iran Denies Frances Cyber Attack Allegations as Baseless and Malicious
Irans foreign ministry rejects Frances cyber attack claims, calling them unfounded and a distraction from regional policies.
Tehran, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Iran’s foreign ministry has dismissed France’s allegations of a cyber attack as “baseless and malicious.” The accusations stem from an incident in October where hundreds of supermarket refrigeration systems in France were reportedly targeted.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the ministry condemned the claims as part of a “worn-out” policy aimed at diverting attention from France’s “destructive policies” in Iran and the wider Middle East. It characterized the allegations as an “irresponsible and childish move” designed to tarnish Iran’s image and sour its relations with other nations.
The ministry emphasized that Iran would not shy away from taking “necessary and appropriate” measures to protect its national interests and security against “illegal foreign activities.”
According to Xinhua News Agency, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault stated on Monday that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was responsible for the cyber attack targeting the refrigeration systems. Barrault made these remarks following a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, where he announced that France had summoned the Iranian ambassador to express its “strong opposition” to the attack.
Meanwhile, Italy’s interior ministry announced on Tuesday that it is taking serious steps to enhance cyber security coordination, information sharing, and investment in system protection, in light of recent cyber attacks affecting several European countries. This decision was made during a meeting of the National Committee for Public Order and Security, chaired by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi.
The ministry’s statement indicated that the meeting focused on strengthening Italy’s systems, ensuring service continuity, and reviewing methods used in recent attacks. The committee found a common objective behind these incidents: to create instability, spread unfounded fear, and damage the reputation of targeted institutions.
Discussions also included assessing cyber security threats and considering further measures to protect public administration, critical infrastructure, businesses, and citizens. Proposed actions involve better coordination between police, intelligence agencies, and cyber security bodies, increased information sharing with public and private operators, and investments to enhance system security and response capabilities.
