Tehran Synagogue Completely Destroyed in Airstrike; Israeli Military Claims Targeting High-Ranking Commander

According to AFP, an Israeli military spokesperson stated that on the evening of the 7th, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an attack on a senior commander of the Iranian military's operational command headquarters, Khatam Al-Anbiya. The IDF spokesperson pointed out, "The Israel Defense Forces deeply regret the collateral damage to the synagogue. This attack targeted high-ranking military objectives within the regime's armed forces, not any religious sites." The Israeli military stated it is still "assessing" the results of the attack and is "taking measures to reduce civilian harm, including the use of precision-guided munitions and aerial reconnaissance." Earlier, Iranian media outlets Shargh and Mehr reported that the Rafi-Nia Synagogue in central Tehran was "completely destroyed" in airstrikes launched by the US and Israel this morning. Judaism is one of the minority religions legally recognized in Iran. The Jewish population within the country is small, although many members fled Iran after the Islamic Revolution in 1979. It is reported that it is generally believed that thousands of Jews still reside in Iran. (Translator: Chiu Hsiang-ping / Reviewer: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150408