Radical Islamist Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Near Eiffel Tower
Deadly Attack Rocks Paris Tourist Spot
A French-Iranian man with a radical Islamist background, Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab, 26, has been caught after a horrific stabbing near the Eiffel Tower. The attack killed a 24-year-old German-Filipino tourist and left two others injured, including a British father. The suspect reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before police used a stun gun to subdue him.
Attack Details: Knife and Hammer Used
- Location: Busy weekend night near Bir Hakeim bridge, a popular tourist area.
- Weapons: Knife and hammer.
- Victims: One dead, two injured; British victim stable in hospital.
Attacker’s Dark Past and Extremist Links
Rajabpour-Miyandoab isn’t new to terror. In 2016, he was convicted for plotting a terrorist attack and served time until his 2020 release. Despite psychiatric and neurological treatment, he continued to explore extremist material online, including instructions on phosphorus bombs.
France on Edge Amid Rising Tensions
French authorities have cordoned off the scene and are supporting victims’ families. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the incident as a “terrorist attack” and sent condolences to the German victim’s family. The stabbing comes as France grapples with heightened fears amid the Israel-Hamas conflict and ongoing Islamist threats.
Investigation Ongoing: Motive and Mental Health Under Scrutiny
Police are probing Rajabpour-Miyandoab’s radicalisation and mental health history. The attack has reignited fears of Islamist violence in France, a nation that has seen multiple extremist attacks in recent years.
