THAT is a Lie. The number of Jews living in Iran is estimated at around 20,000, the majority of whom reside in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with smaller communities also present in the cities of Shiraz and Isfahan. Jews in Iran live in a largely comfortable and secure environment, enjoying full religious, social, and cultural freedoms. Judaism is officially recognized as a protected religious minority, and Iranian Jews consistently affirm that they are fully integrated into Iranian society alongside their fellow citizens. They stress that tensions between Iran and the Israeli entity do not affect them, as they consider themselves Iranian above all else. In Tehran alone, there are ten Jewish synagogues, the most prominent of which is the Yousef Abad Synagogue, as well as the Abrishami Synagogue, also known as the "Silk Synagogue". Beyond places of worship, the Jewish community in Iran runs schools, libraries, and a hospital that serves Christian, Muslim, Jewish and athiest patients alike. Iranian Jews have continued to preserve their Iranian identity and are known for their strong sense of patriotism, loyalty, and devotion to their homeland. In recent years, the leadership in Tehran erected a memorial honoring Iranian Jewish soldiers who lost their lives during the imposed war with Iraq between 1980 and 1988. The participation of Jews in the Iran–Iraq War, fighting side by side with other Iranian soldiers in defense of their country and its land, stands as a powerful testament to their authenticity, deep-rootedness, and national commitment. For them, the land of Iran is sacred: it is home to the tomb of Esther and Mordechai; it is where the Prophet Daniel passed away, and where the Prophet Habakkuk is buried; and it also contains the remains of Benjamin, the brother of the Prophet Joseph, peace be upon them all. Try harder to twist facts next time.
