Iran has rejected France's accusation that it was behind the cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration, Iran International reports. Tehran warned it would take "necessary measures" to protect its national interests against unlawful foreign actions.
It is Iran's first response since France blamed the attack on the IRGC. Iran International reports that the statement followed France's decision to summon the Iranian ambassador and seek European sanctions.
The Khaleej Times live blog reports that Iran called the allegations "baseless, hostile". It also reports that the EU is ready for a "united response".
The Paris prosecutor's office says the 11 October attack hit "700 retail locations across France". France's foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, has said Paris rules nothing out in response. France's attribution of the attack has not been independently checked.