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Paris Bomb Plot
French prosecutors linked the foiled bomb plot to a pro-Iranian group called HAYI.
“France suspects a pro-Iranian group known as HAYI to be behind a foiled attack”
HAYI had posted a propaganda video targeting Jewish interests and naming Bank of America’s Paris headquarters.
Three young men were recruited to detonate the device in return for payment.
The attack was foiled because police were tipped off about the video.
France is seeking terrorism charges against an adult and three teenagers.
Europewide Campaign
HAYI uses a model previously linked to Iran to recruit criminal gangs.
The group claimed responsibility for attacks in Belgium, Britain, and the Netherlands.
European officials warned the US-Israeli war could lead to attacks in Europe.
The Jewish school in Amsterdam was hit shortly before the Paris attempt.
Charges and Investigation
France is seeking charges of criminal terrorist conspiracy and manufacturing an explosive device.
“The suspects had all been questioned in police custody. A fifth person was released due to a lack of evidence”
The device was a five-litre petrol can taped to a large pyrotechnic charge.
A fifth person was released due to lack of evidence.
The Iranian embassy declined to comment.
American and Israeli facilities have become targets despite Europe’s non-involvement.