Man arrested for threatening bombing at Iran consulate in Paris

A man was reportedly seen entering Iran's consulate in Paris around 11am local time (0900 GMT) on a given day, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and an explosive vest according to various police sources. The area was immediately cordoned off with a heavy police presence, resulting in the closure of the neighborhood. One report suggests that this man is the same individual suspected of attempted arson near the Iranian consulate last September. However, subsequent searches did not reveal any explosives on the suspect or at the consulate. The motives behind the incident are currently unclear.