Iranian Diplomat Convicted for Paris Bomb Plot in 2018
HEADLINES & GLOBAL NEWS By Feb 05, 2021 10:06 PM EST As Tehran sought to foster international relations in Europe and Washington, an Iranian diplomat gave them another headache. The Vienna-based diplomat identified as Assadollah Assadi was convicted on Thursday after he was accused of being the person behind the 2018 Paris bomb plot against dissidents. Assadi, who is facing not only 20 years of imprisonment but also marking a black eye for Iran, denied the charges but found himself convicted along with three other defendants, who were also found guilty. But the defense team of Assadi sta...