Israel National News reports: “In a significant escalation of rhetoric following the recent 12-day conflict between Israel, Iran, and the United States, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, one of Iran’s most senior Shia clerics, has issued a fatwa declaring U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as ‘enemies of God’ and ‘mohareb’—those who wage war against Allah, the New York Sun reported.

The fatwa, a religious decree under Islamic law, calls for Muslims worldwide to oppose these leaders, who are accused of threatening the unity and leadership of the Islamic community. Under Iranian law, individuals labeled as mohareb can face severe punishments, including execution. Shirazi called for Trump and Netanyahu to be subject to ‘execution or crucifixion’ and that any Muslim who helps either of them to face a similar fate or ‘amputation of the right hand and left foot or exile.’

This decree follows the recent military escalation initiated by Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, leading to reciprocal missile exchanges and U.S. involvement through airstrikes. Reports indicate that President Trump prevented an assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei during the conflict and later criticized Khamenei’s false claims of victory. Trump also hinted at the possibility of regime change in Iran…”