(DailyChive.com) – Iranian Grand Ayatollah declares Trump and Netanyahu “enemies of God” in shocking fatwa that could unleash global terrorism against Western targets.
Key Takeaways
- Iran’s top Shiite cleric issued a religious decree labeling Trump and Netanyahu as “mohareb” (enemies of God), which under Iranian law can be punishable by execution
- The fatwa follows a 12-day military conflict between Iran, Israel, and the U.S., dramatically escalating already dangerous tensions
- Security experts warn this religious decree could serve as a “pretext for international terrorism” and trigger a new wave of anti-Western jihad
- The decree specifically calls on Muslims worldwide to “make these enemies regret their words and mistakes” after threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader
- This represents a dangerous fusion of religious authority and geopolitical confrontation that threatens U.S. and Israeli interests globally
Religious Decree Targets Western Leaders
In a dangerous escalation of Middle East tensions, one of Iran’s most influential religious authorities has issued a fatwa that effectively puts a target on the backs of American and Israeli leadership. Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, a top Iranian Shiite cleric, declared on June 29, 2025, that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are “mohareb” – enemies of God – for threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Islamic unity. This religious ruling carries profound implications in the Islamic world and represents a significant escalation in Iran’s confrontational stance.
The timing of this decree is particularly alarming as it follows a deadly 12-day conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States earlier in June. Security experts are warning that this religious declaration could serve as justification for terrorist attacks against American and Israeli interests worldwide. The fatwa specifically forbids Muslims from cooperating with Trump or Netanyahu and urges followers to “make these enemies regret their words and mistakes” – language that appears designed to incite action against Western targets.
Severe Consequences Under Islamic Law
The designation of “mohareb” is not merely symbolic – it carries grave legal implications within Iran’s Islamic legal system. Under Iranian law, individuals labeled as enemies of God can face execution, crucifixion, amputation of limbs, or exile. While these punishments would not be enforceable outside Iran, the religious decree effectively communicates to devout followers that taking action against these leaders would be sanctioned by religious authority. This represents a dangerous weaponization of faith that could inspire lone-wolf attackers or terrorist organizations.
U.K.-based Iran analyst Niyaz Gorvani warns that the fatwa creates a “pretext for international terrorism” that could trigger a new wave of anti-Western jihad. The religious decree invokes powerful Shiite concepts of martyrdom and divine justice, framing resistance against Trump and Netanyahu as a religious duty that promises heavenly rewards. This theological framing makes the threat particularly dangerous, as it appeals to the most fundamental beliefs of devout followers willing to sacrifice themselves for religious causes.
Retaliation for Threats Against Iranian Leadership
The fatwa appears to be direct retaliation for statements made by Trump and Netanyahu during the recent conflict. Both Western leaders had publicly vowed to “eliminate” Iran’s Supreme Leader, placing Khamenei in what Iranian sources described as a “precarious situation.” Reports indicate that Khamenei has designated three potential successors amid fears of assassination attempts. The Iranian regime is clearly taking these threats seriously, and the religious decree represents both a defensive measure and a counterattack through religious channels.
“Any person or regime that threatens the Supreme Leader of Iran or Islamic unity is considered a warlord against God,” declared Ayatollah Shirazi in the fatwa. “It is forbidden for Muslims or Islamic states to cooperate with these enemies, and it is the duty of all Muslims to resist them and make them regret their words and mistakes.”
Global Security Implications
This religious decree represents a dangerous fusion of theological authority and geopolitical confrontation. Iran has a well-documented history of leveraging Shia networks across Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon to extend its influence and carry out proxy warfare. The fatwa could mobilize these networks against Western interests while providing Iran with plausible deniability for any attacks that might follow. This pattern of using religious justification for political violence has been a hallmark of Iran’s regional strategy for decades.
The Trump administration now faces a critical dilemma. Ignoring the threat could signal weakness, while overreacting might further inflame tensions. Meanwhile, American and Israeli citizens worldwide may face increased security risks as a result of this religious declaration. The fatwa also complicates already fragile nuclear negotiations and undermines U.S.-led sanctions, as Iran positions itself as a defender of Islamic unity against what it characterizes as Western aggression.
“This fatwa creates a pretext for international terrorism,” warns Iran analyst Niyaz Gorvani. “It could trigger a new wave of anti-Western jihad by framing Trump and Netanyahu as divine enemies, which risks mobilizing extremist elements beyond state control.”
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