France has officially accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of carrying out a massive cyber attack targeting refrigeration systems at more than 700 retail sites across the country.
According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the attacks took place during the night between October 11 and 12, and caused fires, significant damage to property, and loss of food estimated at tens of millions of euros.
French authorities identified the perpetrators as Ahid Kwa, an offensive cyber unit affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards.
France described the operation as unprecedented in its scope and aggressiveness, and called it the first campaign of cyber attacks conducted solely for the purpose of sabotage on French territory.
Paris announced that it would summon Iran's ambassador and request additional EU sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities involved.
France also warned that it reserves the right to take further measures, both publicly and privately, in response to the attacks.