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Iran's Ayatollah Issues Fatwa Against Trump and Netanyahu

7/1/2025

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Summary

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Iran's Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has declared a fatwa against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, branding them as "mohareb," or warlords. This powerful decree urges Muslims to stand against and hold accountable these leaders, intensifying the already heightened tensions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution in 1979, led by Ayatollah Khomeini, established an Islamic Republic that severed ties with the U.S. and Israel, inciting ongoing hostilities. Khomeini's anti-Western rhetoric has persisted, influencing recent fatwas, including one by Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, which labeled Trump and Netanyahu as "mohareb," reflecting Iran's enduring resistance against perceived foreign aggression and regional tensions.

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Story summary

Iran's Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has declared a fatwa against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, branding them as "mohareb," or warlords. This powerful decree urges Muslims to stand against and hold accountable these leaders, intensifying the already heightened tensions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

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