
Iranian clerics issue fatwas calling on Muslims to avenge Khamenei's death: DHS
Iranian clerics have issued fatwas calling on Muslims worldwide to avenge the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the Department of Homeland Security said in a "Critical Incident Note" obtained by ABC News.
The first fatwa was issued on Sunday by Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi and said avenging Khamenei's death "is the religious duty of all Muslims in the world," according to the document. The second fatwa was issued by Ayatolla Nouri Hamedani and said "avenging the blood of the martyred leader of the revolution is obligatory for all Muslims," according to the document.
Iranian religious leaders have previously issued fatwas against President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The DHS document said the deadly shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday "probably preceded the issuance of the fatwas and the motive for the attack has not been confirmed." Authorities are continuing to explore whether there was a terroristic motivation.





