WANA (Apr 07) – Reactions continue to emerge following the recent strike on a synagogue in Tehran, with the former head of the Tehran Jewish Association strongly condemning the incident.

 

According to reports, Siamak Moreh Sedgh described the attack as another example of repeated assaults on religious sites, stressing that such actions are neither unprecedented nor likely to be the last. He emphasized that Zionists should not be regarded as representatives of a religious group committed to the teachings of Moses, drawing a parallel to the lack of any legitimate connection between extremist groups like ISIS and monotheistic religions.

 

Moreh Sedgh further stated that Zionism seeks to present itself as a defender of Jews worldwide by exploiting the values of Judaism, but actions such as this expose its true nature.

 

In response to the incident, Iran’s Jewish community also issued a statement condemning the attack on the Rafi’niya Synagogue. The statement denounced what it described as “brutal attacks” against religious sites and Iranian territory, while reaffirming the community’s unity with the Iranian people and government. It declared that Iranian Jews stand firmly alongside the nation in defending their homeland.

 

Government officials also reacted to the incident. First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref described the attack on religious sites, including synagogues and churches, as “an attack on the heart of Iran.” He highlighted the country’s long-standing tradition of religious coexistence, noting that such acts of violence cannot undermine this historical legacy of tolerance.

 

Meanwhile, Iran’s ambassador to Germany referred to the strike as evidence of “organized violence without red lines,” pointing to the ancient roots of the Jewish community in Iran, which has lived in peace alongside other religions for centuries.

 

Reports indicate that the missile strike completely destroyed the synagogue and severely damaged a nearby residential building, which caught fire following the blast. Emergency teams remain on site, conducting rescue operations amid the rubble. No confirmed casualty figures have been released so far.