In Iran, official government discrimination against Jews has been pervasive and fostered a threatening atmosphere for the approximately 20,000 to 25,000 members of the Jewish community there. Over the years top political and religious leaders made public remarks denying the Holocaust and calling for the elimination of the state of Israel. Has there been any increase in anti-Semitism, and why are Jews being targeted?
On February 26th, 2015. See this statement in context.