Man in Suicide Vest Arrested Outside Iran’s Embassy in Paris
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The French police have arrested a man suspected of trying to blow himself up at Iran's consulate in Paris.
French police earlier cordoned off the Iranian consulate, Reuters reported.
A police source told Reuters the man was seen at about 11 am (0900 GMT) entering the consulate, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest.
The individual was holed up inside the building in the French capital's 16th arrondissement. He was reported to be wearing an explosive belt and was also said to be equipped with an object that resembles a grenade, according to Europe 1.
The area was cordoned off and the public evacuated, Daily Mail reported.
Police ordered the city's Metro Line 6 to be interrupted as a safety measure.
Europe 1 reported that the embassy contacted the police requesting assistance, reporting that the man was inside the building.
It said he was holed up in a room inside the consulate 'in the presence of the ambassador', the outlet reported.
