Hassan Khomeini is referring to the distinction in Islamic theology between the “greater jihad,” which is the interior spiritual struggle, and the “lesser jihad,” which is warfare against unbelievers. A few years ago, Muslim and non-Muslim Islamic apologists made much of this distinction, attempting to downplay the importance of military action in Islamic theology. However, the designation of warfare against unbelievers as the “lesser jihad” is not the same as calling it the “nonexistent jihad,” or saying in any way that it should not be carried out.
Khomeini is also saying that the war against the U.S. was a jihad. This has a great many implications, yet none of them are ever explored in Washington. If the State Department knew even some general facts about Islam, which is the guiding philosophy of the Islamic Republic, it would know how seriously to take this new dawning of peace, and be prepared for what is coming next, but no one has time for that.
“‘Greater jihad begins from today’: Khomeini’s grandson hails US deal as major Iran ‘victory,’” by Danielle Greyman-Kennard, Jerusalem Post, June 18, 2026:
Hassan Khomeini, a grandson of the first Iranian supreme leader, Ruhollah Khomeini, has hailed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran as a major “victory” for Tehran.
The “greater jihad” would now begin, he promised, according to a speech aired by Iranian state media earlier this week.
In order to maintain victory, Iranians “must stay away from pointless disputes, disputes that are the product of ego and self-centeredness,” Khomeini said.
The “greater jihad” is a term often used to refer to the internal, spiritual struggle, while the “lesser jihad” refers to armed conflict.
It was unclear which disputes he was referring to, but the regime has struggled to suppress growing domestic dissent, most visibly during the January demonstrations that erupted over worsening economic conditions….
David Lakatos says
Thank you, Mr. Trump, you idiot. This is what we’re going to get more Islamic, murdering, Muhammadan jihadist terrorists. Trump your just as bad as these terrorists. I’m a Christian, even I know better. 1400 years of Muhammad terrorizing the world.
Tony Porcaro says
Yeah, right! So easy to blame Trump for everything, including the Islamic jihad ideology which has always been there since Mohammed and the Koran; the grandson is just another player because there is no lesser and greater jihad and he is ignorant of his own Koran teachings,
Horatio says
What’s extremely frustrating are the people who profess to be on the right who support this monstrosity of a deal. These include the yes man sycophant Sean Hannity and Cliff Kincaid
Billy says
Islam’s Muslims will lie and deceive to say whatever they want to say despite the hard facts of reality. Muslims better understand power and control, and that is the best way to deal with Islam’s Muslims. Allah in Qur’an 8:39 says, “And engage in war with them[Non-Muslims] until there will not be sedition and the religion will be completely to Allah…”
Islam is the daily practice of Islamic Law by Muslims, and Allah commands Muslims to fight Non-Muslims to establish Islamic Law, Sharia DBA Islam, using Islam’s ideological animus against Non-Muslims so that Islam reigns supreme. Allah in Qur’an 9:29 commands, “Engage in war with those who do not believe in Allah nor in the last day[Non-Muslims]. Nor forbid what Allah and his messenger forbid[in Islamic Law], nor believe in the religion of the truth[Islam] among those who have given the book[Jews and Christians] until they pay the jizyah[Extortion Payment] out of hand and they are subdued[disgraced].”
David Lakatos says
I bought a shirt the other day. It has a bunch of Christian Crusaders armored up on it. It says on it, it’s time to get the band back together. I’m going to wear it and go around to every Christian Church.
Beans🫘 says
4 Israeli soldiers were killed today by Hezbollah. Israeli ground troops are being instructed to stand down, at the request of Iran.
No wonder chess was born in Iran!
gravenimage says
Terrible Normally I would say that Israel should continue defending herself–but in today’s horrible climate I understand if she does stand down–even though it will inevitably lead to more murders of her people.
David Lakatos says
I also bought a Crusader flag. I’m going to hang it in front of my house.
gravenimage says
+1
FarmBoy says
Blow the Arab Muslims to smithereens. They do not understand any other language.. One Muslim is one too many.
CryHavoc says
Iran is duty bound to break any agreement with an infidel.
“Neither the Prophet nor his followers shall be bound by a treaty with an infudel.”
This goes back to the Treaty of Hudaibiya. Mohammed only kept the peace until he had enough troops to violate it. The festering and suppurating Sharia Law will rise again.
ploome says
“greater jihad,” which is the interior spiritual struggle, and the “lesser jihad,” which is warfare against unbelievers. ”
the “greater jihad” is comparable to athletes getting into the zone
a mental and emotional state where people can achieve and feel no pain
gravenimage says
Not really, Ploome–Muslims consider Jihad terror to be the greatest act in Islam. Claiming that the “greater Jihad” is stuff like physical exercise is Taqiyya. There is *nothing* in Islam itself which makes such a claim.
ploome says
I guess I did not make myself clear
the “greater jihad” in the mental and emotional preparation
athletes do that also-the call it getting into the “zone”
https://thementalgame.me/blog/locked-in-how-athletes-enter-the-zone-when-it-matters-most
gravenimage says
OK, Ploome. But the whole “greater/esser Jihad” thing is pretty recent–in Islam it is clear that violent Jihad terror–and not prayer or any other ‘struggle’–is what counts.
Walter Sieruk says
It’s so terribly disappointing that President has now proven that he has become no better than Joe Biden. For as treacherous Joe handed Afghanistan to the Taliban, and betrayed the Afghan people, likewise treacherous Trump has handed victory to those vicious despots by agreeing to that farce of a “deal,” therefore betraying the Iranians trapped in that Islamic tyranny had encouraged to revolt against that tyrannical regime. Trump is also by that hoax of a deal> betrayed Israel, and even America. As one of Iran’s head moto and thyme is ”Death to the United States.’
Pamela Geller in the title of one of her article’s has it right which is ”THE BEST DEAL WITH IIRAN IS NO DEAL AT ALL.”
The reason why this is so is because any so deal with those still in power in that dangerous hostile menacing liars is daydream a, fantasy a fiction and a farce. In other words, it would be a “peace agreement.” that is would be bogus, a false peace, because it would be based on ta foundation of sand. It would be completely worthless, with no value mat all.
To put this a different sort of way. Any kind of a “deal” with that dangerous hostile and menacing Islamic regime of Iran is a bad deal. Those deceptive disingenuous lair who are still in power of that belligerent tyranny will not be worth of paper that they might sign on that so called “peace agreement. ” They will no intention of keeping any of the promises that they agree to.
If that tyrannical Islamic is allowed to continue to exist it will restart its weapons manufacture system to attack American bases and the State of Israel. It would further supply Hamas and Hezbollah with deadly weapons. They will also come down severely hard in the most brutal cruel malicious and vicious ways on the patriotic good decent Iranian protesters who had been only after a genuine government that would ensure and respect the natural basic human rights of its citizens.
Walter Sieruk says
President Trump. Is very wrong to even consider any type of deal, likewise truce or any kind of “peace agreement” with those disingenuous liars who would have no real intention of keeping their word on any document that they might sign. Therefore, the words that they would sign wouldn’t be worth that paper that have printed on such a document. It would be hoax. Those in power in that Islamic regime are just as dangerous hostile and menacing as those despots who in Iranian regime who had been killed this this war started.
Moreover its very sad but that President Trump seems to be beguiled, as in deceived, by those liars of the dangerous and hostile Islamic regime of Iran. It’s very strange that Trump doesn’t understand that any document for “peace” which those despots of that tyranny will sign isn’t worth the paper that It’s printed on.
Ralph says
Right on the money, Walter. No surprise there.
gravenimage says
At best this is a temporary Hudna as Iran regains strength–and at worst is it just a load of Taqiyya meant to fool us.
Beans🫘 says
UK Muslim migrant grabs a 3 year old child and throws him to crocodiles – child eaten by crocodiles in zoo-
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/horror-man-throws-3-year-old-boy-crocodile/
They are freighted his identity will get out. But then again, the British will probably celebrate him anyway.
gravenimage says
*Horrifying*, Ploome. The media is just caling this perp a “Norfolk man”.
Beans🫘 says
Muslim Brotherhood political party running in Israeli elections next election cycle, stay tuned.
“Abbas’ Ra’am is an Islamist party that emerged from the Islamic Movement in Israel and the Shura Council — organizations tied to the Muslim Brotherhood”
gravenimage says
Scary, Beans.
gravenimage says
Khomeini’s grandson hails Iran’s victory over U.S., says ‘greater jihad’ will now begin
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Is President Trump paying any attention to these threats? The Mullahs *are not* partners in a peace deal.
Westman says
An indeterminate victory? Dangerous.
There is a worldwide perception that, though Israel possesses nuclear weapons, it will not use them on Iran.
It seems that both Iran and the US are testing that logic, leaving an unenforceable MoU in place of an actual treaty which might well lead to nuclrar weapon use to preemptively stop nuclear bomb acquisition by Iran.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Yeah, please, start your jihad, and unravel this MOU. Since Trump/Vance are too stupid to know that no agreement w/ you is worth the paper it’s printed on
Rod says
The odds for Israel vs Iran all alone are terrible.
But its odds in Lebanon are much better. Just stick to controlling of a buffer zone and let the world eat dirt.
The odds in Gaza are also very good.
Israel 2-1 Islamists terrorists. Not bad at all.
Beans🫘 says
I agree rod, about pretty much everything you said. But will Iran give Israel permission to stay in Lebanon and protect its civilians in the north? I don’t see it.
Trump is siding with Iran on this one. I keep a good count on weapons stockpiles. Israel is in no shape to fight Iran alone. I will make a detailed post with all the numbers when I have time elsewhere
OLD GUY says
Oh I think they know,
FarmBoy says
Blow the Arab Muslims to smithereens. They do not understand any other language.. One Muslim is one too many.