Sources close to the Jewish community in Iran report that several members have been detained by authorities amid a wider crackdown following recent protests. While the exact number and identities of those detained remain unclear, the sources emphasize that these individuals were not involved in the demonstrations. Iran is home to an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 Jews, making it the country with the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East after Israel. The detentions have raised concerns within the community about the ongoing pressure and scrutiny faced by religious minorities in the country.
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