Israelis in extremist Jewish sect seeking asylum in Iran

Hundreds of members of an extremist Jewish group, Lev Tahor, are attempting to travel to Iran for asylum.

Lev Tahor, an anti-Zionist sect currently based in Guatemala, is composed of around 280 members.

Many in the group hold Israeli citizenship, sparking fears among relatives that the group’s arrival will cause a severe diplomatic crisis, according to The Times of Israel.

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