Not Russia this time? France blames IRGC for European supermarket cyberattacks; Germany backs Paris

France has accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of orchestrating cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems, triggering a fresh diplomatic crisis across Europe. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the attacks unprecedented and said Paris would push for European sanctions against those responsible. The October attacks reportedly affected around 700 French retail locations, raising freezer temperatures to as high as 50°C, spoiling food and triggering fires. Investigators have identified the Shahid Kaveh cyber unit, allegedly linked to the IRGC, as a target of their probe. Germany has also backed France amid growing concerns over Iran’s alleged hybrid warfare campaign.