Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei describes the poisoning of girls as "unforgivable" in response to public outrage
During a public outcry over a slew of suspected school attacks, Iran's supreme leader was quoted as saying on Monday that poisoning schoolgirls is a "unforgivable" crime that should be executed if done on purpose.
According to state media and officials, over 1,000 girls have become ill after being poisoned since November; some lawmakers have blamed religious organizations that oppose girls' education for this epidemic.
After months of demonstrations following the murder of a young woman being held by police for disobeying hijab laws, the poisonings have occurred at a crucial time for Iran's clerical rulers.
Authorities should take the matter of students' poisoning seriously, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was cited as saying by state media. "If it is proven premeditated, those responsible for this heinous crime should receive the death penalty."
As the poisonings spread from the sacred Shi'ite Muslim city of Qom to 25 of Iran's 31 districts in November, some parents protested and pulled their kids out of school.
Officials claim that the attacks were carried out by "enemies" of the Islamic Republic in an effort to weaken the religious establishment. However, there are some hardline groups operating in Officials claim that the attacks were carried out by "enemies" of the Islamic Republic in an effort to weaken the religious establishment. Hardline organizations, on the other hand, that operate as self-proclaimed protectors of their understanding of Islam have come under suspicion.
The poisonings were disgraceful, according to the press secretary for President Joe Biden in Washington on Monday.
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