France: A police source told media the man was seen at about 11 am (0900 GMT) entering the consulate, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest. Police said they were at the scene and asked the public to avoid the area but provided no further details. Service was interrupted on a nearby metro line for security reasons, the RATP metro company said. A person at the Iranian embassy who responded to a call from Reuters declined to provide any information on the situation. It was unclear whether the incident had any link to the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. … Continue reading French police cordon off Iranian consulate in Paris, special forces deployed