Iran detains 5 in Saudi nationals' poisoning case in Mashhad
[Iran Press TV] Iran detains five people over the recent death in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad of four Saudi pilgrims due to poisoning, Judiciary Spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei says.
Addressing news hounds in a presser in Tehran on Monday, Mohseni-Ejei said a special inspector has looked into the incident and carried out necessary measures.
"In total, 24 people were poisoned, a number of whom were discharged [from hospital] after receiving treatment and some others are also under treatment. Four people also bit the dust," he added.
Posted by: Fred 2015-06-10 |