Following the cyberattack on the country: France summons Iran's ambassador for a reprimand

France summoned Iran's ambassador for a reprimand following a cyberattack attributed to the Revolutionary Guards, which affected about 700 businesses, caused food destruction and 15 fires. French Foreign Minister threatened further measures.

France summoned Iran's ambassador for a reprimand today (Tuesday) following an unusual cyberattack attributed to the Revolutionary Guards. The attack, which occurred on October 11, affected about 700 commercial sites in France, including supermarkets, butcheries, and food factories. Hackers remotely took over cooling systems, raised temperatures, and caused the destruction of large quantities of food and at least 15 fires. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the event as an 'attack of unprecedented scale and aggression' and threatened further measures, including promoting EU sanctions against Tehran. French researchers attribute the attack to a cyber unit named 'Shahid Kaveh' linked to the Revolutionary Guards, and identified three suspects for whom they seek international arrest warrants. The affair occurs against the backdrop of rising tensions between France and Iran, which escalated after the expulsion of diplomats in recent months.