Iran threatens Trump with death: Mullahs call for just punishment!

Iran threatens Trump with death: Mullahs call for just punishment!

Tensions between the US and Iran have reached a new, worrying peak. Iran is currently indirectly threatening the death of US President Donald Trump. The influential Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi made extremely negative comments about Trump in a religious statement that, while not naming him directly, made it clear that threats against Iranian leader Ali Khamenei could have serious religious consequences. Makarem Shirasi states that in Islam such threats are considered a curse and sin that should be punished with death, as Radio Köln reports.

The roots of this current conflict situation reach deep into the past political and religious conflicts in the Middle East. According to the Federal Agency for Civic Education The conflict between Shiites, who are the majority in Iran, and Sunni Muslims, who make up about 85 to 90 percent of Muslims worldwide, centers on a centuries-long history that began with the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632. One of the central issues is the legitimate succession of the Prophet, which continues to cause tensions today.

Religious statements and threats

The threats formulated by Makarem Shirasi are not alone. Another Grand Ayatollah, Nouri Hamedani, supports this dangerous rhetoric with his own fatwa. This religious declaration declares Trump and anyone who threatens Khamenei and the Shiite Marya “the enemy of God.” Muslims around the world are being called on to kill Trump. Trump himself described Khamenei as an “easy target” about two weeks ago, which further exacerbated the tense situation. In one of his posts on the Truth Social platform, Trump spoke about Khamenei's whereabouts, but without making a direct threat. Nevertheless, this creates echoes in the militant atmosphere that currently prevails between Iran and the USA, reports Image.

The power struggles and conflicts in the Middle East are therefore not only political, but are also strongly linked to religious beliefs and historical conflicts. Makarem Shirazi, known as one of the most radical mullahs in Iran, not only takes a clear line against Trump, but has also taken controversial positions in the past. Among other things, he made negative comments about women's rights and the Holocaust, which underlines his radical agenda.

A look at the religious conflicts

The conflict between Shiites and Sunnis has historically never been short of violence and political upheavals. Insecurities and power vacuums have led to militant groups such as IS targeting Shiite targets, while Sunni dominance in many Islamic states is viewed with concern. Since the 1960s, this conflict has also moved onto the political stage, contributing to the current tensions between Iran and the United States. The Iranian Revolution of 1979 marked a turning point when Shia Islamism became an influential force in the region.

Given all these conflicts and the reactions of both sides, it is to be hoped that a way can be found to smooth things over before further escalations occur that could affect not only the Middle East but the entire world. The dynamics observed internationally are a strong sign that a peaceful solution is urgently needed.