France has leveled accusations against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran for a series of cyber-attacks that caused supermarket refrigerators and freezers across the nation to malfunction, spoiling thousands of tons of food last month. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the attack as unprecedented in its scale and aggression, stating those responsible would face sanctions. The Iranian government has yet to issue an official response, but some domestic media outlets have dismissed the allegations as baseless. Following similar attacks against supermarkets across several European countries, France believes this incident marks the first large-scale cyber-attack aimed at sabotage on French territory, posing a significant threat to national interests and the security of its citizens. The French government has summoned the Iranian ambassador in Paris to lodge a strong protest against this act, and will take further measures to respond and deter any potential repeat offenders. An investigation has been launched into an offensive cyber unit associated with the IRGC, specifically the Shahid Kaveh unit, which is believed to be directly employed by the Iranian regime. If confirmed, these attacks could signify a shift in Iran's response strategy beyond the Middle East if tensions with the US and Israel escalate further. On October 11th, hackers gained control of the software that regulates the temperatures of refrigeration units used in many French supermarkets, causing widespread damage to stores belonging to Coopérative U, Intermarché, Netto, Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc, and other major food retailers. A second wave of hacks occurred earlier this month, impacting supermarkets across Europe, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Finland. Similar mysterious malfunctions were reported at a small number of US military bases in August, also under investigation as deliberate cyber-attacks. Experts are speculating which hacking groups could be responsible, with Iran among the potential suspects. Despite claims by two Russian-aligned hacktivist groups, few believe them, and the French government has not disclosed how it reached its conclusion regarding Iran's involvement in the attacks.