Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei calls the poisoning of girls “unforgivable” as public anger rises

Iran’s supreme leader said on Monday that poisoning schoolgirls is an “unforgivable” crime which should be met with “the toughest of punishments,” amid public anger over a wave of suspected attacks in schools.

Over 1,000 girls have suffered poisoning since November, according to state media and officials, with some politicians blaming religious groups opposed to girls’ education.

The poisonings have come at a critical time for Iran’s clerical rulers after months of protests since the death of a young woman held by police for flouting hijab rules.

“If there are individuals behind this — which there must no doubt be people involved,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. “The relevant governing bodies, enforcement and information bodies, must pursue this and find the leads on this crime.”

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