Over 5,000 School Children Poisoned In Iran: Lawmaker

Over 5,000 School Children Poisoned In Iran: Lawmaker

Over 5,000 School Children Poisoned In Iran: Lawmaker.

Over 5,000 School Children Poisoned In Iran: Lawmaker

More than 5,000 Iranian schoolchildren, predominantly female pupils, have been affected by a recent spate of poisonings that has been ongoing since late November.

The Iranian authorities are currently investigating the cases which have caused widespread anger and concern both domestically and internationally.

The poisonings have taken place across 25 provinces and affected around 230 schools with pupils experiencing symptoms ranging from shortness of breath to nausea and vertigo. Some children have been treated in hospitals.

An Iranian lawmaker investigating the cases has provided updates, confirming that “various tests are being carried out to identify the type and cause of the poisonings. So far, no specific information has been obtained regarding the type of poison used.”

The Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, has tasked the interior ministry with providing continuous updates on the investigation. In its latest update on Monday, the ministry stated that “fortunately, so far, no toxic or dangerous substances have been found in any of the students transferred to medical centers.”

The poisonings have become a matter of great concern, particularly following the start of nationwide protests sparked by the death of Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini.

Amini, aged 22, died following her arrest for allegedly breaching Iran’s strict dress code for women.

There are fears that the poisonings may be linked to the protests, and Western countries have called for an independent investigation to be launched.

Scores of schools have been affected, with “unpleasant” odors reported on school premises prior to the children experiencing symptoms.

The White House has called for a “credible independent investigation” into the poisonings. The first cases were reported in Iran’s Shiite clerical capital of Qom in late November, a month after the Mahsa Amini protests that later spread to universities and schools.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has condemned the poisonings and has ordered the perpetrators to be tracked down “without mercy”. Tehran prosecutor Ali Salehi has also issued a warning to those spreading false information about the poisonings, stating that they will be “dealt with decisively and legally.”

The situation is ongoing, and the Iranian authorities are continuing their investigation to identify the cause and source of the poisonings.

The impact on affected children and their families has been severe, and there is a great deal of concern both within Iran and internationally. As more information emerges, it is hoped that action will be taken to bring those responsible to justice and to prevent any further harm to Iranian schoolchildren.


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