The 10 Iranian Jews imprisoned for allegedly spying for Israel sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, requesting clemency. A court appeal by the 10 reportedly has failed, and clemency may be their last option. They were sentenced last year to terms ranging from two to nine years.
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