- The representative for Iran’s Jewish community in Parliament said that “Israel showed no mercy during the Jewish holidays and attacked one of our ancient and holy synagogues”
The United States and Iranian regime have destroyed a historic synagogue belonging to the Jewish community in Tehran.
Rafi-Nia synagogue, located in a residential area of the capital, was completely demolished. Residential homes locally were also targeted and sustained severe damage.
The attack occurred on Tuesday at approximately 3:00 AM local time
Homayoun Sameyeh Najafabadi, the Jewish community’s representative in the Iranian Parliament stated that no casualties or injuries were reported as the strike took place during early morning hours when the building was empty. He asserted that the synagogue was a place of worship that held significant historical value as one of Iran’s oldest Jewish houses of prayer. “The Torah scrolls that were kept in this synagogue, which held a very high status, have also been destroyed and remain buried under the rubble,” he said.
The representative for the Jewish community in Tehran strongly condemned the strike, emphasising that Iran’s Jewish community has consistently opposed Zionist actions.
The attack occurred during the Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach), one of the most significant festivals in the Jewish calendar.
“Unfortunately, the criminal Zionist regime targeted a synagogue belonging to the Iranian Jewish community during the days of Passover, in light of the community’s firm stance in condemning the regime’s actions and its anti-Zionist positions,” Sameyeh Najafabadi stated.
“The Zionists have an anti-Iranian nature. Religion and faith hold no importance for them,” he said.
“The Zionists merely use Judaism as a pretext to legitimise their actions. All Jews around the world are fully aware of this truth,” he continued.
