France has opened a formal investigation and accused Iran of orchestrating recent cyberattacks that targeted refrigeration units in supermarkets across the country.
Investigation and Arrest Warrants
French authorities announced on Monday that they are probing a cyber unit linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding the digital intrusions, which resulted in fires and significant food waste. The Paris prosecutor’s office stated that it has requested international arrest warrants for the leader of Shahid Kaveh—an offensive cyber unit affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards—along with his two deputies.
Diplomatic Action and Sanctions
Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the Iranian ambassador was summoned following the incident. He added that punitive measures would be brought against Iran at a European level.
