Paris:French intelligence services have identified Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as responsible for an October cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems. This attribution was reported by French daily Le Figaro, which cited a source close to the case.

According to Anadolu Agency, the cyberattack has prompted Paris prosecutors to open an investigation into the head of the Iranian Shahid Kaveh group, which is a cyber offensive unit affiliated with the IRGC's Electronic and Cyber Center. The investigation extends to two deputy leaders of the group and other unidentified individuals. The Paris prosecutor's office has announced a request for international arrest warrants in connection with the incident.

In response to the cyberattack, France plans to summon Iran's ambassador to convey its "strongest condemnation." French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux emphasized the severity of the situation on social media platform X, highlighting the considerable material damage and food losses caused by the attacks. The spokesperson labeled the cyberattacks as a "major assault" on France's interests and public security, and described them as unjustifiable, inexcusable, and a violation of international law. France is considering proposing new sanctions against Iranian entities and individuals involved, in collaboration with its European partners.

France has also indicated the possibility of taking additional measures, both public and undisclosed, to address the cyberattacks. Other European nations, such as the UK, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and the Netherlands, have similarly experienced cyberattacks targeting their refrigeration facilities recently.