Nazila received a distressing text from her sister in Iran amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, starting from June 12. The Jewish community in Iran, numbering about 9,000, is facing increased threats, including detentions and scrutiny by authorities. Reports indicate some Jews have been released, while others remain in custody. Since the 1979 revolution, the ongoing fear for safety has resulted in Jews living discreetly. This tension arises from the long-standing conflict between Iran and the West, exacerbated by Israel's military actions.
Nazila, an Iranian Jewish expatriate, anxiously received a text from her sister amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, expressing concern for their family's safety.
Approximately 9,000 Jews live in Iran, and many have faced detentions amid increased scrutiny by authorities following the military action against Iran.
A climate of fear permeates the Jewish community in Iran since 1979, leading to a strategy of living inconspicuously to avoid attention from the regime.
The historical conflict between Iran and the West, aggravated by events such as Israel's military actions, greatly impacts the Jewish population still residing in Iran.
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