Iranian Clerics Define Threats Against Leadership as War Crimes
Tehran, Iran – In a significant religious pronouncement, senior Iranian clerics have declared that any threats or attacks directed at the nation’s leadership and religious authority amount to war crimes. This statement, issued on Sunday, highlights the clerics’ commitment to defending Islamic values and sovereignty.
Strong Condemnation from Religious Leaders
Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi and Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri-Hamedani emphasized the severity of such actions in their decrees. Ayatollah Shirazi remarked that individuals or regimes that target the leadership with the intent to harm the Islamic community face severe repercussions. He stated, “In confronting those who threaten our sovereignty, Muslims worldwide must make these adversaries regret their actions."
He further stressed that it is forbidden for Muslims or Islamic governments to support or deny aggression against their leadership. Shirazi expressed hope that those who endure hardship in defense of Islam would be rewarded for their commitment.
Upholding Shiite Authority
Ayatollah Nouri-Hamedani reinforced this stance by asserting that any insult directed at the Shiite authority, particularly towards the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is an affront to Islam itself. “Supporting His Eminence is an obligation; weakening him, especially during times of heightened threat, is impermissible,” he declared.
He characterized any attack on Khamenei or the Shiite authority, whether from individual actors or state entities, as a grave act of enmity and stated that those who assist in such crimes share in the culpability.
Rising Tensions with Israel and the U.S.
This religious edict comes in the wake of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Reports indicate that on June 13, Israeli forces carried out targeted strikes, leading to the assassination of senior Iranian military figures and nuclear scientists, as well as civilian casualties, including women and children. In response, Iranian armed forces launched a counterattack with advanced missile technology, successfully targeting key military and industrial sites in Israel.
The narrative of aggression extends further, as both Israel and the U.S. have issued threats against Ayatollah Khamenei, amplifying the already strained relationship between these nations.
A Call to Action
The clerics’ decrees serve not only as a religious clarion call but also a mobilization for Iranian citizens and the broader Muslim community. Ayatollah Shirazi’s words resonate as a rallying cry to defend the Islamic Ummah against perceived external threats, reiterating a collective responsibility to uphold the sanctity of the leadership.
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