Journalists injured by Iraqi chemical weapon in Iran-Iraq war.

📺 A BBC Newsnight film team visited Iran and two crew members were injured by mustard gas burns.

💥 The incident marks the first time Westerners have been affected by gas in the Iran-Iraq war.

🚑 One crew member suffered symptoms of poisoning and is undergoing tests at Charing Cross Hospital.

🔍 The Newsnight team found evidence that the Iraqi army has been using chemical weapons in their war with Iran.

⚗️ A poisons specialist confirmed the use of mustard gas, yellow rain, and double chemicals by Iraq.

🌍 In Iran, there is a sense of determination to win the Gulf War despite ongoing elections.

🔎 Investigated the use of chemical weapons in the war

🏥 Visited the hospital to see victims of chemical weapons

💣 Found bomb casings and an unexploded shell containing mustard gas

💥 Despite the risks, British journalists opened an Iraqi chemical weapon to provide visual evidence.

🧤 The protective gear worn by the journalists was insufficient, leading to injuries and contamination.

🔬 The process of handling and pouring the fluid from the shell was unscientific.

💥 A large amount of vapor created by the fluid caused burns and blisters to Roy Benford, a member of the film crew.

🔬 Professor Hendrix took a sample back to Belgium to analyze.

🌬️ The Iranians have been suffering from chemical weapons, with thousands injured and hundreds dead.

🌍 British journalists were injured by an Iraqi chemical weapon.

📰 Julian will provide full reports on this and other matters from Iran.

🏠 The journalists have returned home.