Iran’s ambassador to Paris Mehdi Mir Abu Talebi was punched [ video], thrown to the ground and briefly handcuffed by French police Sunday as he tried to attack a group of green protesters across the street from where Ayatollah Khomeini made speeches against the Shah in Neauphle-le-Château 31 years ago. Photos from iranianuk.com. Also see report from an eyewitness on Facebook.