Iran's Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attack on synagogue (New Arab, 2026-04-07)
https://www.newarab.com/news/irans-jewish-community-condemns-us-israeli-attack-synagogue
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>> In a statement carried by Iran's Mehr news agency, the [Jewish] community said it condemned the targeting of the Rafi'-Nia synagogue in central Tehran, which it said had been destroyed, as well as wider US-Israeli attacks.
>> Homayoun Sameh, a Jewish representative in Iran's parliament, said the attack took place during Jewish holidays and described the #synagogue as an "ancient and holy" site. He said Torah scrolls had been left buried under the rubble following the strike.
>> Judaism is a legally recognised minority religion in Iran, with a community of between 8,000 and 15,000 people remaining in the country despite many emigrating following the 1979 Islamic Revolution…
#Iran #ReligeousMinority
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