It is still not clear why the children were poisoned and what kind of substance was used. The mysterious attacks may be aimed at deterring girls from attending school, Iranian officials said earlier.
Unknown flavor
The first report dates from November. The victims developed complaints such as dizziness and breathing problems after smelling an unfamiliar odor at school. Hundreds of girls were hospitalized. Images of it have come out in dribs and drabs:
Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the perpetrators should be severely punished. The poisonings have sparked new protests against the regime in Tehran, which was already experiencing widespread discontent among the population.
Demonstrations
Iranians have been holding large anti-government demonstrations since September. Those protests started after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She was arrested by the morality police for allegedly not wearing her headscarf properly and died in detention.
