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Iranian embassy in Paris targeted in arson attempt
The Iranian embassy in Paris was targeted in an arson attempt, with videos circulating online showing fire damage outside the embassy's back gate. Iranian media report that the consular section of the embassy was set on fire.
The attack occurred a week before the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which sparked nationwide protests in Iran. It is unconfirmed who carried out the attack, but some social media users believe it may be connected to the upcoming anniversary of Amini's murder.
Over 1500 protesters were killed during the anti-government protests that broke out across Iran following Amini's murder. The Iranian Mehr News Agency launched an investigation into the fire and accused the French authorities of failing to protect diplomatic sites of the Islamic republic under the Vienna Convention.
A group of unknown individuals belonging to anti-Iranian groups attacked the embassy of the Islamic Republic in Paris on Saturday, unknown persons... RIA Novosti, September 10, 2023