A notable fatwa in Iran: A call to jihad has been issued.

A notable fatwa in Iran: A call to jihad has been issued.

04.03.2026 21:32

As airstrikes continue between the US and Israel and Iran, one of Iran's leading religious authorities, Grand Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli, issued a 'fatwa for jihad' against US President Donald Trump and Israel. Amoli stated that it is obligatory to shed the blood of "Trump and the Zionists."

While mutual airstrikes continue between the US and Israel and Iran, a notable development occurred in Iran. Grand Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli, one of Iran's leading religious authorities, announced in a published message that he issued a "fatwa for jihad" using harsh words against US President Donald Trump and Israel.

CONFLICTS ENTERED THE 5TH DAY

As tensions rise in the region following the US and Israel's attacks on Iran, mutual strikes continue on the fifth day of the conflict. The Iranian government continues to carry out retaliatory attacks against countries it claims played a role in the operations.

Notable fatwa in Iran: A call for jihad has come

FATWA AFTER ASSASSINATION CLAIMS AGAINST HAMENEY

After the assassination claims against Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei came to the fore, tensions in the country escalated further. Following these developments, a striking statement came from Grand Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli, one of Iran's leading religious figures.

"SHEDDING THEIR BLOOD IS OBLIGATORY"

In a video that spread on social media, Amoli used harsh words against the US and Israel. In his statement, he said, "It is obligatory to shed the blood of Trump and the Zionists," indicating that he issued a fatwa for jihad.

Besides being a conservative and moderate politician, Amoli is also known for his identity as a philosopher and is one of the leading Islamic scholars of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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