A 17-year-old in Haute-Saône, France, has been arrested and charged with planning a violent attack, marking the first such plot thwarted in 2025. The teenager, reportedly radicalized online, was apprehended near a school carrying a knife.

Authorities suspect he intended to target religious sites or foreign consulates during Ramadan.

Investigations revealed his allegiance to ISIS and plans shared on encrypted messaging platforms.

This case highlights the growing trend of youth radicalization, with 70% of terror suspects under 21 since 2023. France continues to face a persistent jihadist threat, with nine plots foiled in 2024 alone.