French Minister Accuses Iran’s IRGC of Cyberattacks
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of being responsible for a series of cyberattacks that took place in France last month. He described the incident as unprecedented in terms of its scale and seriousness. Following the attacks, France announced that it would push for European Union-wide sanctions against those believed to be responsible.
The cyberattack took place during the night of October 11 and 12, targeting around 700 supermarkets across France. The attacks disrupted the operations of several stores and caused damage to refrigeration systems. As a result, large quantities of food products were spoiled because the cooling units stopped working properly. Some refrigeration equipment also caught fire, creating additional safety concerns.
Similar incidents were reported in France the following week. One attempted cyberattack reportedly targeted the cooling systems used by blood banks. Such systems are important for maintaining the correct temperature of stored blood supplies. Any disruption could create serious problems for healthcare services and affect the safe storage of medical resources.
Apart from France, security breaches and cyber-related incidents have also been reported in other European countries and the United States. These developments have increased concerns about the growing threat of cyberattacks against important public services and private businesses.
French officials believe the attacks require a strong response and want European countries to work together to improve cybersecurity. Barrot said France would seek support from other EU members to introduce sanctions against those responsible for the attacks.
However, authorities have not yet confirmed whether all the reported incidents are connected or whether they were carried out by the same group. Investigations are continuing to identify the source of the attacks and understand their full impact. The incidents have once again highlighted the importance of protecting digital systems that support essential services such as supermarkets, food storage and healthcare facilities.