Iranian Ayatollah Says Trump And Netanyahu Should Be Executed According To Islamic Law: 'They Have Spilled Blood'

An Iranian ayatollah said that, according to Islamic law, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be executed.

Ahmad Khamani, who leads Friday prayer in Tehran, reportedly said that the two have "spilled blood." "They are murderers and mofsed fi al-ard (corruptors on earth) — a crime punishable by death under Islamic law," reads a translated part of the message.

"They threatened the Imam (the Supreme Leader) and the people. Fortunately, all religious scholars in Qom and Najaf condemned this. Most recently, Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi also stated that such an act constitutes Muharab — waging war against God and His messenger (which also carries the death penalty)," the translation adds.

The call comes less than a week after a grand ayatollah called for "severe punishment" of Trump and anyone who "threatens" Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Concretely, Nasser Makarem Shirazi said all those who engage in what could be considered a threat will be considered "enemies of god" and guilty of a crime known as moharebeh, which means "making the war against God." Iranian legislation contemplates punishments including execution, the amputation of limbs or exile for those found guilty.

Iranian state media reported on the statements, made after Shirazi was asked how Muslims should respond to "repeated threats" by Trump and Israeli authorities against Khamenei and other members of Shia leadership. He then urged all Muslims around the world to stand against what he defined as threats.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oslo next week to restart nuclear conversations with the country.