Iranian rabbi describes Israel’s destruction of a Tehran synagogue

Al Jazeera
April 11, 2026
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An Iranian rabbi reported that a Tehran synagogue was destroyed in an Israeli strike.

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An Iranian rabbi described being informed that one of Tehran's synagogues was destroyed in an Israeli strike. This report comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which has included direct military engagements. The destruction of a synagogue in Tehran would mark a significant escalation, potentially targeting civilian and religious sites within Iran's capital. This event could further inflame regional instability and draw international condemnation.

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