Iran's clerical regime erupted in fury Thursday as the U.S.-Israel war entered its sixth day. Senior Shiite cleric Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli appeared on state television and issued a rare violent fatwa, calling for jihad and demanding the "shedding of Zionist blood, the shedding of Trump's blood, and the blood of all those of that kind."
The broadcast followed joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior figures. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the sinking of frigate Iris Dena in international waters, which left 87 sailors dead and dozens injured: "The U.S. has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles from Iran's shores. We will make them bitterly regret this."
Amoli described the crisis as a "great test" for national unity and urged Iranians to confront "oppressive America," declaring its "blood is on my shoulders."
Iran has fired more than 1,000 missiles and drones in retaliation; U.S. and Israeli defenses intercepted 85%. Civilian deaths in Tehran exceed 500 from strikes on nuclear facilities and military headquarters. Oil jumped 15% to $95 a barrel. President Trump dismissed Khamenei's son Mojtaba as a "lightweight" unfit to succeed, deepening regime uncertainty.
Drones are now swarming U.S. carriers in the Gulf. Pentagon officials confirm 2,500 American troops are in position with reinforcements moving. Fears of nuclear escalation are rising rapidly.
