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Calls for Revenge Surge After Khamenei's Death; Protests Erupt

3/7/2026

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Ayatollahs Call Vengeance

Following Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Makarem Shirazi calls revenge a religious duty and urges Muslims to oppose the United States and Israel, echoing historical fatwas that incited violence.
Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani issued a fatwa demanding vengeance.
Protests across several countries have caused at least 10 deaths in Karachi.
Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemned the war against Iran, warned of regional instability, and urged a peaceful resolution to the nuclear issue.

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Manouchehr Mottaki, the former Iranian Foreign Minister, praised a fatwa calling for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump.
He claimed Iran's Supreme Leader deemed Trump a criminal and urged judicial action.
During a United Nations meeting, Iran's ambassador clashed with U.S. envoy Mike Waltz.
No comments were received from Iranian or U.S. missions regarding Mottaki's remarks.

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Ayatollahs Call Vengeance

Following Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Makarem Shirazi calls revenge a religious duty and urges Muslims to oppose the United States and Israel, echoing historical fatwas that incited violence.
Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani issued a fatwa demanding vengeance.
Protests across several countries have caused at least 10 deaths in Karachi.
Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemned the war against Iran, warned of regional instability, and urged a peaceful resolution to the nuclear issue.

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