Iraq’s highest Shiite religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, has cautioned against any attempts to target Iran’s top leadership, warning that such actions could ignite widespread chaos across the Middle East and deepen the region’s instability.
In a rare and poignant statement amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Ayatollah Sistani underscored the grave consequences of military aggression directed at Iran’s leadership.
He warned that such moves risk plunging the entire region into turmoil, intensifying the suffering of ordinary civilians and jeopardizing the interests of all nations involved.
“Any targeting of Iran’s senior leadership might trigger widespread chaos that would exacerbate the suffering of its people and severely harm everyone’s interests,” Sistani said, emphasizing the urgent need for restraint and dialogue.
His remarks come amid growing fears that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could spiral into a broader regional confrontation, potentially drawing in neighboring countries and destabilizing already fragile security environments.
As a revered spiritual figure who commands immense respect across Iraq’s diverse population, Sistani’s call for calm and caution carries significant weight, reflecting deep concerns within Iraqi society about the potential fallout from a wider Middle Eastern conflict.
