Top Iran cleric declares Trump and Netanyahu 'Enemies Of God' in new fatwa

Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi released a religious ruling labeling Trump and Netanyahu as adversaries of God. — Image credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

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On Sunday, June 29, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, a leading Shiite cleric in Iran, released a religious ruling labeling U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as adversaries of God and calling on Muslims globally to resist them. This fatwa came after a 12-day confrontation that began with Israeli air raids targeting Iran’s nuclear and military installations on June 13, followed by Iran’s missile launches striking urban areas within Israel.

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The fatwa labeled anyone threatening the Islamic Ummah’s leadership as a “mohareb,” or a war criminal whose punishments under Iranian law include execution, crucifixion, amputation or exile.

This fatwa escalates geopolitical tensions amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, suggesting possible broader international ramifications and intensified regional conflict.

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Iran's top cleric, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, declared US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as 'enemies of God' in a fatwa, according to Iranian state media.
The fatwa classifies those labeled as 'mohareb' as guilty of waging war against God, with severe penalties under Iranian Sharia law.
Netanyahu's corruption trial has been postponed after Trump called for it to be cancelled, stating the case is politically motivated.
Amid ongoing tensions, Trump's position on sanctions and support for Netanyahu's negotiations with Hamas are being scrutinized by Iranian officials.

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Key points from the Center

On Sunday, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, a leading Shiite cleric in Iran, released a religious ruling labeling US leader Donald Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu as adversaries of God and called on Muslims globally to resist them.
This fatwa came after a 12-day confrontation that began with Israeli air raids targeting Iran’s nuclear and military installations on June 13, followed by Iran’s missile launches striking urban areas within Israel.
The fatwa labeled anyone threatening the Islamic Ummah's leadership as a mohareb, a war criminal whose punishments under Iranian law include execution, crucifixion, amputation, or exile.
This fatwa escalates geopolitical tensions amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, suggesting possible broader international ramifications and intensified regional conflict.

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Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issued a fatwa declaring Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as 'enemies of God' and urged Muslims to confront them.
The fatwa categorizes Trump and Netanyahu as mohareb, meaning individuals who wage war against God, with severe punishments under Iranian law.
This religious decree follows a 12-Day War involving Israel and the U.S. Attacking Iran, leading to heightened tensions in the region.
Ayatollah Shirazi's fatwa reflects a broader call for Muslims to retaliate against perceived threats to the Islamic community, which poses global risks.

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