Rafi-Nia Synagogue

The Rafi-Nia Synagogue was a religious institution located in Tehran, Iran. It is now newsworthy due to reports that it was completely destroyed during US-Israeli strikes on April 7, 2026. Iranian media outlets, including Mehr news agency and Shargh newspaper, reported the synagogue's destruction following attacks on adjacent residential buildings. The attacks across Iran reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities. The destruction of the synagogue highlights the impact of the conflict on civilian infrastructure and religious sites, raising concerns about the broader consequences of the military actions and their effect on the local population and cultural heritage.