Paris announced, on Monday, the opening of an investigation into an Iranian electronic group linked to the Revolutionary Guard, against the backdrop of cyber attacks that targeted refrigerators in major stores in Europe last month. Judges were assigned to open an investigation into large-scale cyberattacks, according to what the Paris Public Prosecutor announced. In this context, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that "Iran will face consequences," confirming that the Iranian ambassador had been summoned in connection with the file.

Published on: 09/11/2026 - 17:54 Last updated: 09/11/2026 - 18:26

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard was behind a cyber attack that targeted cooling systems in major French stores, stressing that Iran will face consequences.

At the same time, the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office announced that it had requested the issuance of international arrest warrants against the leader of the Shahid Kawa group, an offensive cyber operations unit linked to the Revolutionary Guards, and his two deputies.

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This hack would become one of the most disruptive cyberattacks since the outbreak of the Iran war in February, a war that has witnessed sporadic incidents suspected of causing cyber disturbances.

Among these disruptions was the disruption of the transportation system in Los Angeles in March, and American water treatment plants in July, in addition to ships heading to the United States in August.

France 24/ Agencies

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