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One Turn followed this story across 3 editions, from Paris, France on November 9, 2026. Newest first.
Prosecutors named an IRGC-linked cyber unit chief.
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France asked for warrants for three Iranian men over October's supermarket refrigerator cyberattack. Tehran rejects the claim.
Why it matters: It escalates France-Iran tension.
Sources: RFI, BBC Swahili · See it on the globe
France said the cyber unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guards ran a campaign that heated fridges in about 700 supermarket sites. It summoned Iran's ambassador and is weighing sanctions. Tons of food spoiled. Iran rejects the claim as baseless and says France is shifting blame.
Why it matters: It marks a new form of state-linked cyberattack hitting European consumers.
Sources: CNBC, BBC News, NZZ · See it on the globe
France accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of hacking refrigeration controls at about 700 retail sites. Food was spoiled. Paris opened an inquiry and summoned the ambassador. It promised European sanctions.
Why it matters: It shows Iran's conflict reaching European infrastructure.
Sources: NPR, The Guardian, France 24 · See it on the globe