Wer vergiftet iranische Schulmädchen?

Immer mehr Schulmädchen im Iran werden Opfer von gezielten Vergiftungen:

Local reports have suggested that the wave of poisonings has been going on for months in different schools across Iran, with female students taken to the hospital after reports of smelling gas. The cases are now estimated at over 100.

The Fars News Agency reported new cases in Tehran on Wednesday. Similar reports have come from the holy city of Qom, as well as Borujerd and Ardabil, among others. 

At a cabinet meeting, Raisi told the interior, health and intelligence ministers to start a probe. He said they should promptly release their findings to the public, The Associated Press reported. 

Background: Over 100 Iranian students — mainly girls — have been poisoned via noxious fumes in recent months. The poisoning began in late November in Qom, near the capital Tehran. Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollah said Tuesday that the poisonings have been “mild,” though hundreds have been hospitalized, Iran International reported. 

Most of the targets have been girls’ schools, but Reuters reported Monday that at least one boys' school in western Iran’s Borujerd was also hit. More than 30 schools in at least four cities have been affected, according to the outlet. 

It is unclear why the girls are being poisoned. Deputy Health Minister Younes Panahi said on Sunday the poison is related to a plan to close girls' schools. 

"After the poisoning of several students in Qom schools, it was found that some people wanted all schools, especially girls' schools, to be closed," said Panahi, according to AFP. Panahi did not appear to provide much further detail.