Dr. Homayoun Sameyah, Iranian-Jewish Representative in the Parliament

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Does it sound like Jewish are deprived in Iran? They actually have dynamic cultures.

How many synagogues in Iran?

Roughly 100 including those that are not usually used. 30 alone in Tehran. Does this sound like oppression by the Islamic Republic?

How many Jewish school that the current government allowed to operate in Iran?

In Tehran alone, there are 5.

Are Jewish allowed to practice their own law in Iran?

Yes with limitation. They can apply their persons and family relations law. As for the criminal law, the Islamic laws of Iran apply.

Which minority religious group are guaranteed seat in the Parliament?

1 for Jewish , 1 for Zoroastrians , 1 for Assyrian Christians and 2 for Armenian Christians.

What is the power of this Jewish Member of Parliament role in Iran government?

He can propose laws, approve budgets, oversees the government, helps write and approve national laws, represents the Jewish minority in Iran.

Is Iran the oppressor of Jews in the Middle East?

It has the most largest Jewish community among the Middle East countries. Although Jewish population reduced after the 1979 revolution, Jewish community in Iran remains the largest one in the region, outside Israel and these Jewish are secured by the Iranian government as distinguished them from Zionist. Yes! Iran recognized the difference between Jewish and Zionists.

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