Judy Woodruff:

Now, the major faiths of the Middle East predate the borders and conflicts of today. Perhaps nowhere does the resonance of antiquity and the mandates of faith collide with politics than in Iran.

That is particularly true within its Jewish community, which has existed there for nearly three millennia.

For many of the Jews of Iran, it is fair to say, life is complicated.

Special correspondent Reza Sayah reports.