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The man was reportedly seen entering the Iranian consulate in Paris, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest.
French police and special forces secure the area near Iran consulate where a man was threatening to blow himself up in Paris. (Photo: Reuters)
Paris,UPDATED: Apr 19, 2024 18:45 IST
French police arrested a man who had threatened to blow himself up at Iran's consulate in Paris, police said on Friday.
A police source had 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 man exited the consulate and was being searched by special police forces and was not actually carrying explosives, a police source said.
French police earlier cordoned off the Iranian consulate, Reuters reporters saw.
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Apr 19, 2024
