France Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Cyberattack Allegations

Paris:France has announced its decision to summon the Iranian ambassador and advocate for European sanctions against Tehran. This move follows allegations that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran conducted a significant cyberattack last October. The attack reportedly targeted cooling systems at around 700 commercial sites throughout France.

According to Iraqi News Agency, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot conveyed in an interview with “France Info” that all response options are being considered by Paris. He emphasized that some measures might remain undisclosed, and assured that the response would be proportionate to the seriousness of the attack, with the intent to prevent future incidents.