(PatriotNews.net) – Iran’s top cleric has issued a fatwa against Trump and Netanyahu, labeling them “enemies of God” and potentially setting the stage for a new wave of global terrorism against Western targets.
Key Takeaways
- Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, a top Iranian Shiite cleric, issued a fatwa declaring Trump and Netanyahu as “mohareb” (enemies of God)
- Under Iranian law, this designation can lead to execution, crucifixion, amputation, or exile
- The fatwa calls on Muslims worldwide to resist and make these leaders “regret their words and mistakes”
- This religious decree follows a 12-day war involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S.
- Security experts warn this could trigger a new wave of anti-Western jihad and international terrorism
Iranian Religious Authority Targets Western Leaders
In a dangerous escalation of tensions between Iran and the West, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, one of Iran’s most influential clerics, has issued a religious decree (fatwa) designating U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “mohareb” – enemies of God. The fatwa, issued on June 29, 2025, represents a significant threat as it effectively sanctions violence against these leaders and their countries. This religious ruling comes in direct response to threats made by Trump and Netanyahu against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during recent hostilities.
The timing of this decree is particularly concerning as it follows a deadly 12-day military conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States that included American airstrikes targeting Iranian assets. The fatwa explicitly forbids Muslims or Islamic states from cooperating with Trump or Netanyahu, while urging Muslims globally to “make these enemies regret their words and mistakes.” Such language from a top religious authority carries substantial weight throughout Shia-majority regions and could mobilize extremist elements worldwide.
Legal and Religious Implications of the Fatwa
The designation of “mohareb” carries severe consequences under Iranian law. Those labeled as enemies of God can face execution, crucifixion, amputation of limbs, or exile. While Iran cannot directly enforce these punishments against foreign leaders, the fatwa creates religious justification for attacks against American and Israeli interests worldwide. The decree effectively transforms political conflict into religious duty, potentially inspiring terrorist actions by those seeking divine rewards promised in the fatwa.
“The fatwa creates a pretext for international terrorism,” warns U.K.-based Iran analyst Niyaz Gorvani. “This could trigger a new wave of anti-Western jihad with unpredictable consequences for global security.” The religious decree’s language specifically frames resistance as a sacred obligation that promises heavenly rewards for those who suffer losses in this campaign against the named Western leaders.
Geopolitical Context and Escalating Tensions
This religious decree represents a calculated response to what Iran perceives as existential threats from the West. Trump and Netanyahu had publicly vowed to “eliminate” Iran’s Supreme Leader, reportedly placing Khamenei in such a precarious position that he designated three potential successors amid assassination fears. The fatwa transforms this political conflict into a religious crusade, potentially mobilizing Iran’s extensive network of proxy forces throughout the Middle East.
“Any person or regime that threatens Iran’s Supreme Leader or Islamic unity is considered a warlord against God,” the fatwa declares, according to reports from multiple news outlets. This language deliberately broadens the scope beyond just the named leaders to potentially include their administrations, military forces, and even allied nations – a concerning development for American and Israeli interests in the region and beyond.
Potential for Global Terrorism and Regional Instability
Security experts are particularly concerned about Iran’s history of leveraging Shia networks in countries like Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen to advance its interests. The fatwa provides religious cover for proxy groups like Hezbollah to intensify attacks against Western targets while allowing Iran to maintain plausible deniability. This represents a dangerous fusion of religious authority and geopolitical confrontation that could spiral beyond state control.
“The fatwa against Trump and Netanyahu calls on Muslims worldwide to resist and make these leaders regret their words and mistakes,” reports NDTV, highlighting the transnational nature of the threat. “Under Iranian law, being designated as mohareb can lead to severe punishments including execution, crucifixion, amputation, or exile.”
Diplomatic Fallout and American Response
This religious decree comes at a time when nuclear negotiations (JCPOA) were already strained, and it further undermines U.S.-led sanctions efforts. By positioning itself as a defender of Islamic unity against “Western neocolonialism,” Iran appears to be attempting to rally Muslim-majority nations to its cause while fracturing international coalitions against it. The Biden administration now faces the difficult task of responding firmly without further inflaming religious tensions.
The fatwa represents yet another example of the current administration’s catastrophic foreign policy failures. After years of projecting weakness on the world stage and undermining the Trump-era maximum pressure campaign against Iran, we’re now witnessing the predictable result: emboldened adversaries willing to make increasingly dangerous threats against American interests. The American taxpayer continues funding security for illegal immigrants while our actual national security deteriorates by the day.
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