France Thwarts Bomb Plot at Bank of America, Links Attack to Iran
Key Takeaways
- Police foiled a bombing outside Bank of America in Paris; five suspects in custody.
- Authorities opened a terrorism probe; investigate possible Iranian link due to similarities with European attacks.
- Two new suspects arrested, expanding the case as investigations continue.
Bomb Plot Foiled in Paris
French police arrested three minors after thwarting a bomb attack at the Bank of America in Paris.
“France probes possible Iran link after bomb attack foiled outside Bank of America French authorities are investigating a suspected link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of American building in Paris on the weekend PARIS -- French authorities are investigating a suspected link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of American building in Paris on the weekend, the interior minister said Monday”
The suspects possessed an improvised explosive device containing liquid fuel.
Interior Minister Nuñez said the modus operandi matched recent attacks in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Direct Link to Iran-RI
French authorities made a direct link to Iran and its Revolutionary Guard.
The pro-Iran group Harakat Ashab Al Yamin claimed responsibility for similar attacks.
Interior Minister Nuñez said Iranian intelligence operates through proxies.
Three Minors in Custody
All three suspects in custody are minors from Montreuil.
They have prior drug offenses and were promised a few hundred euros.
Possible online recruitment through Snapchat is being investigated.
Europe Faces Surge in Iran-Backed Attacks
The Paris attack comes amid a wave of violence across Europe linked to Iran.
Harakat Ashab Al Yamin claimed credit for attacks in four countries.
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