France Escalates Its Response to Fridge Hacks
A diplomatic summons follows a newly stated attribution.
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In this lesson: Track chronology while preserving the distinction between attribution and proof.
Grammar in this story: Possibility in reported policy
could consider other measures
Could marks a possible response. It does not confirm that unspecified measures have already been taken.
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France summoned Iran’s ambassador on November 10 after attributing the October refrigeration attacks to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards the previous day. Iran denied responsibility; France said it would seek sanctions and could consider other measures, without establishing that sanctions were already in effect.
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