Iran announced on March 7 it had made the first arrests in a spate of mystery poisonings of schoolgirls that has affected more than 5,000 pupils since late November.

Arrests in six provinces of Iran as school poisoning cases top 5,000 victims

The Iranian government on Tuesday announced that few suspects have been arrested in the case of mystery poisonings of schoolgirls, which affected more than 5,000 students since late November.

Iran makes first arrest in school poisonings as cases reach 5,000

A recent report in Psychology Today suggests that the alleged poisoning of young school girls in Iran may appear to be state terrorism, but might actually be psychogenic in nature. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: The mystery behind the alleged poisoning of children in Iran

As protests continue in Iran over suspected poison attacks on schoolgirls, Iran's Judiciary on Monday said that women violating the Islamic dress code will be punished.

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A recent report in Psychology Today suggests that the alleged "poisoning" of young school girls in Iran may appear to be state terrorism, but might actually be psychogenic in nature.

Mystery of the 'poisoned' schoolgirls in Iran: A case of  mass psychogenic illness?

Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on Monday (March 6) that women violating the Islamic dress code will be punished, reported Iran's official IRNA news agency.

Iran: Women to be punished for violating Islamic dress code, says judiciary chief

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Monday (March 6) addressed the reports of the suspected poisoning of schoolgirls in Tehran and called the incidents an “unforgivable” crime.

Iranian leader calls suspected poisoning of schoolgirls ‘unforgivable’, warns no amnesty for perpetrators

In the most uncanny incident so far, cases of mystery illnesses have escalated in Iran over the weekend. The recent cases have come from the city of Abhar and from the southwestern city of of Ahvaz.

Iran: Over 1200 schoolgirls fall ill due to alleged poisoning

Since the time Uranium of high-grade purity has been discovered in Iran, the transfer between IAEA, the United Nations' Nuclear Watchdog and local Iranian authorities have been at the centre of scrutiny and discussions.

Second day of talks between Iran & IAEA: Discussions over weapon-grade Uranium discovered in Iran

Parents protested against suspected poisoning incidents in Tehran's streets after dozens of schoolgirls were reportedly hospitalised across Iran on Saturday.

Girls in at least 30 schools in Iran suspiciously fall ill

Since the time Uranium of high-grade purity was discovered in Iran, the tussle between IAEA, the UN Nuclear watchdog and local Iranian authorities have been at the centre of scrutiny and discussions. The discovery of weapon-grade Uranium has now led to new negotiations between the two nations. The new agreement between Iran and the Nuclear watchdog entails re-installing of monitoring equipment to gain access to people of interest. The nuclear watchdog's chief said that an investigation into uranium traces at undeclared sites will be one of the priorities.

IAEA-Iran Talks: Discussions over weapon-grade Uranium discovered in Iran

A day after the UN nuclear watchdog chief said that any military attack on a nuclear facility was illegal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed remarks by Raphael Grossi as "unworthy".

Netanyahu rejects Grossi’s remarks over possible attack on Iran, says Israel ‘permitted’ to defend itself

Since the time Uranium of high-grade purity was discovered in Iran, the tussle between IAEA, the UN Nuclear watchdog and local Iranian authorities have been at the centre of scrutiny and discussions. The discovery of weapon-grade Uranium has now led to new negotiations between the two nations.

Talks between Iran authorities & IAEA

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, is in Iran to hold talks with Iranian officials over the country's nuclear program. The visit comes at a time when the agency is seeking Iran's increased cooperation over its nuclear activities. WION's Eric Njoka speaks to a professor & Israel institute fellow, at the University of California Irvine, Alon Burstein on the impact of the visit and status of the nuclear talks.

UN Nuclear Chief crucial visit to Iran

After Iran's uranium enrichment report, concerns have grown in the U.S. about Tehran's advancement of nuclear program.

The West Asia Post: U.S. Sounds alarm over Iran's uranium enrichment

The International Atomic Energy Agency is holding talks with Iranian officials regarding investigations into the traces of uranium particles that were found at certain undeclared sites. Now, what is being said is that the IAEA claims that these nuclear particles were weapons grade but the head of the IAEA Rafael Grossi has said that there needs to be a joint cooperation with Iran to bring about credible assurances on the nuclear program.

IAEA: We need joint cooperation with Iran for nuclear programme

Iran said it has discovered huge deposits of Lithium, a key component for batteries of electric vehicles and modern electronic devices, state media of the Islamic Republic reported.

Iran says it has discovered huge deposits of Lithium critical for electric mobility

Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised on Saturday (March 4) for poisoning. According to local media, the schoolgirls were transferred to local hospitals for treatment and they are in generally good condition.

Iran: Schoolgirls across five provinces hospitalised in new wave of poisoning attacks

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Gravitas Global Headlines: UN Nuclear watchdog chief in Iran

The British Navy has seized anti-tank missiles and fins for ballistic missile assemblies during a raid on a small boat most likely heading from Iran to Yemen. The Iranian media has not immediately acknowledged the seizure.

British Navy seizes boat caught ferrying Iranian missiles on arms trafficking route to Yemen

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level.

IAEA chief reaches Iran after discovery of near weapons-grade uranium

Iran is one of the most populous countries in West Asia. There are 100 females for every 101.89 males. Women are seen as second class citizens in this country.

Women in Iran seen as second class citizens?

Gravitas Global Headlines | Iran: Schoolgirls being 'poisoned'

There are protests outside schools in Tehran. People are protesting against their supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, over the reports of 'Poisoning' in multiple girls school.

Parents protest against supreme leader in Iran over reports of 'Poisoning'

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