France Summons Iran Envoy Over Cyberattack on 100s of Supermarkets, Threatens EU Sanctions
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Updated · Reuters · Nov 10
France Summons Iran Envoy Over Cyberattack on 100s of Supermarkets, Threatens EU Sanctions
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Nov 10
Summary
France summoned Iran’s ambassador on Tuesday after accusing the Revolutionary Guards of an October cyberattack that knocked out refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets.
Jean-Noel Barrot said Paris could answer with cyber measures of its own and would press for EU sanctions, calling the operation an attack of unprecedented scale and aggression.
The hacks caused food losses and fires at several stores and rank among the most disruptive cyber incidents since the Iran war began in February.
The clash deepens already strained ties that worsened again after Iran arrested and expelled two French diplomats over the summer, prompting France to expel Iranian diplomats.