Journalists injured by Iraqi chemical weapon in Iran-Iraq war.
British journalists injured by chemical weapon in Iraq, exposing evidence of Iraqi chemical weapon use in Iran-Iraq war.
00:00:00 British journalists in Iran suffer injuries from mustard gas burns. First time Westerners affected by gas in iran-iraq war. Cameraman's equipment contaminated with mustard gas.
πΊ A BBC Newsnight film team visited Iran and two crew members were injured by mustard gas burns.
π₯ The incident marks the first time Westerners have been affected by gas in the Iran-Iraq war.
π One crew member suffered symptoms of poisoning and is undergoing tests at Charing Cross Hospital.
00:01:04 British journalists report strengthened evidence of Iraqi chemical weapon use in the Iran-Iraq war. Increased determination in Iran to win the war.
π The Newsnight team found evidence that the Iraqi army has been using chemical weapons in their war with Iran.
βοΈ A poisons specialist confirmed the use of mustard gas, yellow rain, and double chemicals by Iraq.
π In Iran, there is a sense of determination to win the Gulf War despite ongoing elections.
00:02:08 British journalists investigate use of chemical weapons in Iraqi war, witnessing victims and evidence of mustard gas.
π Investigated the use of chemical weapons in the war
π₯ Visited the hospital to see victims of chemical weapons
π£ Found bomb casings and an unexploded shell containing mustard gas
00:03:12 British journalists risked injury to expose evidence of Iraqi chemical weapon, despite inadequate protection and unscientific handling.
π₯ Despite the risks, British journalists opened an Iraqi chemical weapon to provide visual evidence.
𧀠The protective gear worn by the journalists was insufficient, leading to injuries and contamination.
π¬ The process of handling and pouring the fluid from the shell was unscientific.
00:04:16 British journalists injured by a chemical weapon in Iraq. One journalist is in the hospital with burns while the rest of the team is fine. The incident highlights the ongoing suffering of Iranians due to chemical weapons.
π₯ A large amount of vapor created by the fluid caused burns and blisters to Roy Benford, a member of the film crew.
π¬ Professor Hendrix took a sample back to Belgium to analyze.
π¬οΈ The Iranians have been suffering from chemical weapons, with thousands injured and hundreds dead.
00:05:19 British journalists injured by Iraqi chemical weapon.
π British journalists were injured by an Iraqi chemical weapon.
π° Julian will provide full reports on this and other matters from Iran.
π The journalists have returned home.
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