Iranian Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issued a fatwa labeling President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as enemies of Islam, calling them “warlords” or mohareb—a term that under Iranian law can justify severe punishment, including execution. Critics, like British-Iranian activist Niyak Ghorbani, warned the fatwa promotes global terrorism. This follows a recent 12-day conflict, where U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear sites, reportedly killing key scientists.

Trump claimed Israel’s inspection of Iran’s Fordow facility found it “totally obliterated,” comparing the strikes’ impact to Hiroshima. CIA Director Ratcliffe confirmed the attacks severely damaged Iran’s nuclear program. Trump warned Iran against enriching uranium and hinted at possible U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, though he expressed indifference about reaching a deal.

Meanwhile, reports surfaced suggesting Iran’s program may only be delayed by months, with the intel labeled “low confidence.” Defense officials are investigating a leak related to that report, and criminal charges may follow.