Top Iran prayer leader who dubbed protesters 'Trump's soldiers' calls for executions amid ongoing unrest
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Category: PERSECUTION OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Summary:
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, an Iranian cleric, has called for the death penalty for protesters detained amid nationwide unrest against the Islamic regime. During a state-broadcast sermon, Khatami reported extensive damage from protests that began in late December, including harm to 350 mosques, 126 prayer halls, 400 hospitals, and numerous emergency vehicles. He claimed that 80 homes of Friday prayer leaders were also damaged. Khatami previously described protesters as "Trump's soldiers" and linked them to foreign influence, while the Iranian regime has imposed a nationwide internet blackout since January 8.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Psalm 94:20-21
"Can a throne of destruction be allied with Thee, one which devises mischief by decree? They band themselves together against the life of the righteous, and condemn the innocent to death."
Commentary:
When authorities use their power to threaten death for dissent, ordinary people feel the fear where they live, work, and worship. There are real lives at risk, not merely statistics or slogans. Scripture exposes regimes that condemn the innocent by decree, declaring they do not have God’s approval. Patterns like these—where rulers suppress opposition and label protesters as enemies—echo biblical warnings about governments setting themselves against the righteous in the last days. Here, the contest is not just political; it touches the core of justice and mercy.
Prophetic Trend:
Authoritarian regimes escalating punishment for dissent foreshadow intensifying opposition to righteousness in the prophetic landscape.
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Source Excerpt:
An Iranian cleric has called for the death penalty for protesters detained during a nationwide crackdown amid ongoing unrest against the Islamic regime. The cleric's calls follow President Donald Trump's threats of U.S. intervention if protesters were met with violence.Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami’s sermon, which was broadcast by Iranian state radio, reportedly sparked chants from those gathered for prayers. The Associated Press reported that the chants included, "Armed hypocrites should be put to death!"During his sermon, Khatami gave the first overall statistics of the damage from the protests, which began in late December, according to the AP. This information provides a look at the scale of the protests after the regime instituted a nationwide internet blackout on Jan. 8.ARMED KURDISH FIGHTERS TRY TO BREACH IRAN BORDER AS REGIONAL THREAT GROWS AMID PROTESTS: REPORTSThe cleric claimed 350 mosques, 126 prayer halls and 20 other holy places had sustained damage, the AP reported. Khatami also claimed that 400 hospitals, 106 ambulances, 71 fire department vehicles and another 50 emergency vehicles sustained damage.Another 80 homes of Friday prayer leaders had also reportedly been damaged...
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Source: Fox News
Posted on 01-16-2026 10:39