Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack on the Bank of America's headquarters in Paris, France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said. An initial suspect was detained at the scene after he placed a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system close to the bank, a police source said, as reported by AFP.
On Sunday, French security services stated that two more suspects had been apprehended in connection with the incident, which occurred around 03:30 local time on Saturday in the city's 8th arrondissement, just streets away from the famous Champs-Élysées.
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez mentioned that the attempted attack might be linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. In this type of conflict, you have a number of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies, he noted, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation.
The Iranian embassy in France has yet to comment on these allegations. The first suspect, who was detained at the scene, was reportedly accompanied by a second individual, who was taking photos and videos but fled when the officers arrived.
In total, two additional individuals were taken into police custody on the night in question as part of the investigation launched into offences committed against Bank of America. Meanwhile, the custody of the first suspect, a minor, has been extended.
Under French law, those suspected of terrorism can be held for up to 96 hours, with the possibility of extension by court order.
Nuñez further highlighted that similar attacks have been foiled across Europe in countries like the Netherlands, Britain, and Norway and urged security forces to maintain heightened surveillance, particularly at transport hubs and key locations.
The investigation, classified under attempts to cause damage through fire or other dangerous means in relation to a terrorist undertaking, has been taken over by France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office, alongside the judicial police and the General Directorate for Internal Security.
On Sunday, French security services stated that two more suspects had been apprehended in connection with the incident, which occurred around 03:30 local time on Saturday in the city's 8th arrondissement, just streets away from the famous Champs-Élysées.
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez mentioned that the attempted attack might be linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. In this type of conflict, you have a number of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies, he noted, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation.
The Iranian embassy in France has yet to comment on these allegations. The first suspect, who was detained at the scene, was reportedly accompanied by a second individual, who was taking photos and videos but fled when the officers arrived.
In total, two additional individuals were taken into police custody on the night in question as part of the investigation launched into offences committed against Bank of America. Meanwhile, the custody of the first suspect, a minor, has been extended.
Under French law, those suspected of terrorism can be held for up to 96 hours, with the possibility of extension by court order.
Nuñez further highlighted that similar attacks have been foiled across Europe in countries like the Netherlands, Britain, and Norway and urged security forces to maintain heightened surveillance, particularly at transport hubs and key locations.
The investigation, classified under attempts to cause damage through fire or other dangerous means in relation to a terrorist undertaking, has been taken over by France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office, alongside the judicial police and the General Directorate for Internal Security.
