France sees ‘significant suspicion’ of Iran link in foiled Paris attack
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Saturday there was a “significant suspicion” the foiled attack on a Bank of America branch in Paris was linked to Iran.
The minister cited similarities to recent incidents across Europe involving young recruits allegedly paid to carry out attacks.
“It is reminiscent of other really similar types of actions that have taken place in other countries… there is a significant suspicion of a link with Iran,” Nunez said, describing what he called a coordinated pattern tied to the Middle East conflict.
The suspect in the Paris attack was arrested while trying to ignite an improvised device outside the Bank of America building.
