The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran called the French government's accusations regarding Tehran's role in recent cyber activity in that country as "baseless and biased" and strongly condemned it.
The response came after officials in France, including French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barro, identified the Shahid Kowa group (linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) as having carried out the cyber attacks last month on the investment systems and refrigerators of hundreds of grocery stores across France; Unprecedented attacks that caused the spoilage of millions of euros of food by remote temperature manipulation.
Iran's Foreign Ministry described the accusations as a "very irresponsible and unfortunate" move to tarnish Iran's image and benefit the US and Israel. The statement also criticized Paris's destructive policies, including decades of hosting terrorist groups and supporting the Palestinian genocide.
While recalling the international responsibility of the French government, Tehran emphasized that it will not hesitate to take necessary and appropriate measures to protect its national interests and security against illegal foreign movements.