“In this type of conflict, you have a number of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies,” he said.
“There is a significant suspicion, but it is for the investigation to determine.”
The Iranian embassy in France has not commented on Nuñez’s remarks.
The initial suspect, who was detained at the scene, was accompanied by a second person, who appeared to be taking photos and videos with a mobile phone, but who fled when officers arrived, according to a police source, as reported by AFP.
“Two further individuals were taken into police custody last night as part of the investigation launched on March 28, 2026 into the offences committed against Bank of America,” the prosecutor’s office said on Sunday.
The custody of the first suspect, who is a minor, had been extended, it added.