Protests across Iran as schoolgirl poisonings spread nationwide
The chain of suspected poisoning attacks on girls' schools continued unabated, prompting furious Iranians to chant against authorities who are scrambling for answers.
Rallies were held in at least 20 Iranian cities on Tuesday against the government amid a creeping wave of suspected poisoning attacks targeting schoolgirls nationwide.
On Tuesday, Iranian authorities announced the first arrests in those cases but did provide details on the identity of those arrested.
"A number of people have been arrested in five provinces and the relevant agencies are conducting a full investigation," said Iran's deputy Interior Minister, Majid Mirahmadi.
Videos and reporting published by multiple opposition outlets, including activist collective 1500 Tasvir, showed a massive security presence in the capital, Tehran, and in such major cities as Isfahan, Shiraz, Karaj, Mashhad, Sanandaj and Rasht.
