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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Farnoush Amiri

New caucus in Congress condemns poisoning of Iranian girls

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A new bipartisan caucus in Congress is condemning the Iranian government over the recent poisoning of school girls in the country, amplifying the growing criticism in Washington against the Islamic Republic and its disregard for human rights.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, announced the formation of the Iranian Women Congressional Caucus with the support of nearly 20 Republican and Democratic members of the House.

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