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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Fears of ‘Poisoning’ Attacks Haunt Schools in Iran amid Hijab Controversy

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi presents a report during a meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior officials in Tehran (Khamenei’s website)

Fears of chemical attacks targeting female students resurfaced in Iran as schools resumed after a three-week Nowruz holiday. Iranian parliament and top religious figures are pressuring the government to enforce hijab laws following a rebellion by Iranian women against wearing headscarves.

Twenty female students were transported to the hospital after experiencing respiratory symptoms and shortness of breath, reported state-run ISNA news agency. The cause of the symptoms was not specified.

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