Security · November 12, 2026
France accuses Iran of cyber attack on supermarkets
France accused Iran of being behind a cyber attack that targeted refrigeration systems of supermarkets in the country in October. On Monday, November 9, the French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, held the Iranian Revolutionary Guard responsible for the incident and announced diplomatic measures and sanctions against Tehran.
According to Barrot, the Iranian ambassador to France was summoned for clarification. The chancellor also stated that he intends to work with the European Union to impose sanctions on the country.
The investigation took new developments on Monday. The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office reported that it requested international arrest warrants against the leader of Shahid Kaveh, an offensive cyber operations unit linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, and two of his main subordinates.
The accusation regarding Iran's involvement was initially published by the French newspaper Le Figaro, which cited anonymous sources.
Cyber attacks increase concern in Europe.