Iran detains 10 Jews in midnight raid – Channel 12

Iranian authorities arrested 10 Jewish citizens during a midnight raid, according to an eyewitness account reported by Israel’s Channel 12 on Saturday.

A woman identified as Miriam described armed men entering homes, threatening residents, and detaining six women and four men because of their Jewish identity.

The women were later released on bail, the report said.

The arrests are linked to unverified allegations of ties to Israel, reflecting a broader pattern of targeting religious minorities.

Some analysts have dismissed the charges as baseless, accusing Iran of politically motivated persecution.

Human rights groups have called for transparency as Iran’s Jewish community—now numbering fewer than 10,000—faces increasing pressure amid rising Iran-Israel tensions.