In a post on his X account, Adib said Paris has failed to provide credible technical evidence to support its allegations.
“The French government’s accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran over a cyberattack on 700 stores, before being claims supported by precise technical evidence, are a desperate political attempt to divert public attention from the country’s domestic crises, social protests and sensitive electoral climate,” he wrote.
“Making such allegations without presenting precise and credible technical evidence is viewed merely as part of the continuation of hostile policies and an anti-Iran campaign, and has no other value. France should be held accountable for the structural weaknesses and vulnerabilities of its cyber infrastructure,” the expert added.
“In light of the statement issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, which categorically rejected these accusations, Iran reserves its right to pursue legal action and take appropriate measures in response to hostile acts and attempts to undermine the country’s international reputation. Any unlawful moves, baseless accusations, threats or pressure against the Iranian nation will never go unanswered,” he added.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday categorically rejected the French allegations, describing them as an irresponsible attempt to tarnish Iran’s image and divert attention from Paris’s domestic failures and hostile policies toward Iran and West Asia. The ministry also stressed that Tehran would take necessary measures to protect its national interests and security.
The dispute followed French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot’s accusation that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was behind cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems on October 11 and 12, which allegedly caused temperatures in some units to exceed 50 degrees Celsius and resulted in the disposal of perishable food stocks. Barrot described the incidents as unprecedented in scale, announced that Iran’s ambassador had been summoned and threatened sanctions against those allegedly responsible.