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Who is behind the attempted attack against Bank of America in Paris?

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French investigators suspect that the Iranian state is behind the attempted attack on Bank of America in Paris on March 29. Three suspects, all minors, area now in police custody, including those who attempted to detonate the explosive device. The Minister of the Interior suspects that the operation was carried out by intermediaries acting on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

Breakdown
  • Three minors from Montreux suspected in Paris Bank of America attack 12s
  • First suspect arrested at the scene while lighting the fuse 14s
  • Suspects believed recruited by pro-Iranian group Islamic Movement of Righteous Believers 54s
  • Group has claimed responsibility for attacks across Europe since March 2024 1m 16s
  • Authorities analyzing suspects' phones for more information 1m 36s
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