Chlorine

Hundreds suffer symptoms in Iran chlorine leak

The report said the gas leaked from reservoirs in an abandoned warehouse of the local water supply company.

 

Aug 13, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

IS launches chlorine gas attacks in western Mosul

An Iraqi military officer says Islamic State militants have launched a gas attack in a newly- liberated area in western Mosul.

Apr 15, 2017, 19:39 PM IST

Suspected Aleppo chlorine attack chokes dozens, rescue workers: Monitors

A United Nations and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons inquiry found that Syrian govt forces were responsible for two toxic gas attacks in 2014 and 2015 involving chlorine.

Sep 07, 2016, 09:33 AM IST

Russia says informed US of toxic substance attack by rebels in Syria's Aleppo

The Russian military informed the United States that rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo launched an attack using toxic substances at 19:05 on August 02, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a Russian general.

Aug 03, 2016, 23:47 PM IST

ISIS launches chemical warfare in Iraq, Kurds are target: Report

Chlorine, a choking agent, was first used as a chemical weapon during the First World War. 

Feb 28, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

UN watchdog confirms Syria mustard gas use, chlorine attack

Three reports have been sent by the head of the OPCW to the body's 192 members after separate missions to investigate incidents in Syria.

Nov 07, 2015, 00:17 AM IST