France has confirmed that Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind a series of cyberattacks targeting supermarket fridges in the country last month. The attacks, described as "unprecedented" in scale and impact, disrupted operations at several stores, according to French officials. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the attacks were carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran. The government has vowed to impose sanctions on Tehran at the European level in response.
The cyberattacks are among the most disruptive incidents in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, which began in February. Previous incidents have included disruptions to the Los Angeles transit system and US water treatment plants. The attacks on French supermarkets, which occurred on October 11 and 12, have raised concerns about the increasing use of cyber warfare in the conflict. The French government has not yet released details on the extent of the damage or the number of affected stores.
The conflict between the US and Iran has seen a series of escalations, including military strikes and cyberattacks. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program and its activities in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran has threatened military retaliation and has accused the US of aggression. The recent cyberattacks on French supermarkets highlight the growing role of cyber warfare in the broader geopolitical tensions. Efforts to negotiate a deal between the US and Iran have continued, but progress has been limited. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to take actions that could further escalate the conflict.
