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(From left to right) French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, and French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot speak to the press during the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, on Nov. 9, 2026. (Credit: Christophe Petit Tesson/AFP) Add as preferred on Google The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran is behind the cyberattack against supermarket refrigerators in France last October, the head of French diplomacy said Monday, asserting that sanctions would be imposed "at the European level." "I can confirm that the responsibility for this attack lies with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is an attack of unprecedented scale and aggression," said Jean-Noël Barrot. "Naturally, as a minimum, we summoned Iran's ambassador to France on Monday to vigorously protest against this extremely serious act. We will impose sanctions at the European level against all those responsible for this attack," Barrot added.Investigating judges have been assigned to look into the large-scale cyberattacks, with the investigation focusing on Iran, according to... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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