Authorities in Iran have announced the first series of arrests linked to alleged poisonings that have targeted female schoolchildren over the past several months. Since Nov. 2022, over 1,200 girls have been hospitalized throughout the country after reportedly smelling gas at their respective schools. “Some people wanted all schools to be closed, especially girls’ schools,” he continued. Iran makes first arrests over suspected schoolgirl poisonings https://t.co/M85YCGadd1 — Guardian news (@guardiannews) March 7, 2023The poisonings have sparked anger throughout the country, with many people blaming Iran’s government for the incidents. On March 6, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke out against the poisonings, calling them “unforgivable” and suggesting that those involved should face the death penalty.

Source: The Guardian March 07, 2023 20:17 UTC