Ali al-Sistani
Ali al-Sistani is a highly respected Shia cleric in Iraq, known for his influential role in Iraqi politics, particularly during times of crisis. He issued a fatwa that led to the formation of the Popular Mobilization Forces in response to the threat posed by ISIS.
Born on Aug 04, 1930 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iraq | 1 | 8.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 58,548 | $170,000 | 247$ |
| Totals | 1 | 40,222,493 | 58,548 | $170,000 | 247$ |
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Recent Mentions
Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani's office announced that a total lunar eclipse will be visible in Najaf and all cities in Iraq.
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Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani urged Iraqis not to vote for 'failed and corrupt' politicians before the 2018 elections.
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Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani supports the plan to restrict weapons.
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Iraq:
Ali al-Sistani is mentioned as a potential meeting point for Ali Larijani during his visit to Iraq.
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Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani is the highest religious authority in Iraq who called for the restriction of arms.
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Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani is the highest religious authority who called for 'jihad' to confront ISIS after the fall of Mosul.
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Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani called for a 'jihad' to confront ISIS after the fall of Mosul.
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Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani made a rare political statement urging the parliament to reconsider its choices.
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Iraq:
Ali al-Sistani issued a statement regarding the Israeli blockade imposed on the Palestinian Gaza Strip.
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Iraq:
Ali Al-Sistani called for the restriction of weapons, a concept that remains vague amid varying reactions from Shiite forces.
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