The assassination of a German officer in Bucharest set off a catastrophic chain reaction marked by violence and hostility. The Iron Guard, a far-right nationalist group in Romania, responded with a brutal pogrom targeting the Jewish community, resulting in the deaths of 125 Jews and 30 soldiers. This violent rampage reflected the growing influence of the Iron Guard and its anti-Semitic agenda, emboldened by a climate of political instability and Nazi support. The mob violence and official complicity illustrated a disturbing trend in Romanian society, where extreme nationalist sentiments fueled prejudice against Jewish citizens. The aftermath of the pogrom deeply scarred the Jewish community and signaled a dark shift in Romania's wartime policies toward its Jewish population. The events were indicative not only of local unrest but also of broader European dynamics during the early years of World War II. The collaboration between Romanian authorities and Nazi Germany was increasingly evident as Romania aligned more closely with Axis powers under the leadership of dictator Ion Antonescu.