Iraq's most prominent Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, has extended his condolences over the death of Pope Francis, praising his distinguished role in promoting peace and tolerance, as well as his unwavering solidarity with the oppressed across the world.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:15
Iranians attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran for Major General Abbas Nilforoushan, a senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander who was assassinated last month along with the Hezbollah chief in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:30
Iraq's most prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has underscored the significance of peaceful coexistence, calling for concerted efforts to reject violence and promote respect among followers of various faiths.
Wednesday, August 02, 2023 05:34
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, has written a letter to Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, hailing his commitment to preserving unity in Iraq while also praising their face-to-face meeting two years ago.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 08:24
Saudi Arabia has reportedly arrested Sheikh Kadhim al-Amri, a leading Shia cleric in the holy city of Medina, without any charges.
Tuesday, February 01, 2022 02:44
Iraq’s President Barham Salih says Iran’s top anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani rushed to the Arab country’s assistance at a critical time in the face of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Wednesday, January 05, 2022 08:17
Wednesday, January 05, 2022 11:17
An senior official at the office of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says "wise" remarks by Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani during his recent meeting with the Pope showed "the dignity of Islam."
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 05:21