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Tehran Friday prayer leader: Israel will be destroyed, Trump will be murdered, Iranians reject Western lifestyle

MAY 22, 2026 11:00 AM
BY ROBERT SPENCER

Ali Akbari is declaring victory and vowing future violence against the enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This could be empty braggadocio a la Baghdad Bob, or maybe Tehran has more resources at hand than meet the eye. We shall see, if Trump ever stops holding out hope for the charade of negotiations.

“Tehran Friday Prayer Leader: Any Mistake by Enemies Will Be Met with New Missiles,” WANA, May 22, 2026: WANA (May 22) – Tehran’s interim Friday prayer leader, Ali Akbari, issued a stern warning to adversaries today, declaring that any future military miscalculations against Iran would trigger a trans-regional conflict and the deployment of advanced, unforeseen weaponry….

“If you commit a foolish act, this time you will face a different Iran,” Ali Akbari warned. “You will not only experience new missiles that you never even imagined, but by God’s grace, the ominous Zionist regime will draw its final breaths.”

The prayer leader outlined the strategic consequences of any aggression against Iranian territory: Trans-Regional Warfare: Instead of a localized conflict, any aggression will trigger a trans-regional war.

Maritime Chokepoints: In response to any attempts to restrict the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandab strait will also be closed.

Infrastructure Destruction: If Iranian infrastructure is targeted, a policy of “de-infrastructure” will be deployed against all regional allies supporting the enemy….

He added that foreign actors are attempting to erode the nation’s economic resilience by promoting consumerism, luxury lifestyles, and utilizing internal elements to disrupt the public’s livelihood.

To counter this, the cleric called for a nationwide “Jihad of Consumption Management and Productivity.”

“Resource conservation is no longer just a moral recommendation or an individual virtue; it is a religious duty and a strategic necessity to protect Iran, disappoint the enemy, and overcome these challenges,” he stated.

The cleric declared that the discourse of “Western-worship” has permanently failed within the Iranian nation, as citizens now recognize the Western lifestyle as a tool for humiliation rather than a model for progress.

Ali Akbari concluded his sermon with a fiery condemnation of foreign leadership, specifically targeting U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on behalf of the congregation, he asserted that Trump would eventually meet his demise at the hands of the victims of global arrogance….