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.
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Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the most senior Shia cleric in the country, issued a carefully worded statement condemning the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader earlier in the conflict.
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Pakistan· 2026-03-05
Ali al-Sistani condemned the military aggression against Iran and called for an immediate end to the war.
المرجعية العليا تدين العدوان على إيران وتدعو لوقف الحرب فوراً
Iraq· 2026-03-04Ali Al-Sistani expressed his condolences for the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting his unique role in leading the Islamic Republic.
السيد السيستاني ينعى خامنئي ويصف قيادته بـ"الفريدة"Iraq· 2026-03-02
The report emphasizes that the guidance of Shiite religious authorities, led by Ali al-Sistani, will be a key stabilizing factor.
ماذا سيحدث لبغداد بعد انهيار طهران؟.. تقرير امريكي يحذرIraq· 2026-02-19Ali al-Sistani's guidance was sought by the coalition in the context of al-Maliki's nomination.
ترشيح المالكي يفتح أبواب الحصار والحرب الطائفيةIraq· 2026-02-01
Ali al-Sistani is the highest religious authority in Iraq and has previously expressed rejection of proposed candidates for the prime minister position.
تنازل تكتيكي أم ضربة قاضية؟ كيف حاصر السوداني المالكي داخل "الإطار"Iraq· 2026-01-11
Ali al-Sistani is a prominent religious authority in Iraq whose opinions are influential in the political landscape.
ما زلنا في «انسداد» و«مراوحة»Iraq· 2025-12-23
Ali Al-Sistani is the highest Shia religious authority in Iraq.
مستقبل العراق السياسي محكوم بكتل تتنافس على السلطةIraq· 2025-12-21
Ali al-Sistani is the highest religious authority in Iraq, whose opinions are sought in political matters.
محاولات جديدة لطرق باب الصدر.. وهاجس عبد المهدي يخيّم على "الإطار"Iraq· 2025-12-16
Ali Al-Sistani is a religious authority who reportedly rejected a list of candidates sent to him by some factions of the coordination framework.
غياب باقي المنافسين والحسم في شباطIraq· 2025-12-16
Ali Al-Sistani is the highest religious authority who refused to intervene in the political discussions regarding government formation.
الملف البرتقالي يخرج بلا مرشحين ولا إشارات للدخان الأبيضIraq· 2025-12-03
The gathering expressed appreciation for the positions of the religious authority, Ali Al-Sistani, and its support for the unity of the people and the state.
تجمع الوفاء لذوي الشهداء يوجّه رسالة إلى السيستاني ويؤكد دعمه لمسار الدولةIraq· 2025-11-30
Ali al-Sistani is a prominent religious figure whose representative called for participation in the elections.
المفوضية تغيّب أصوات 10 ملايين عراقي.. والصدر يُعاتب وكيل السيستاني!Iraq· 2025-11-12
Fakhri Karim revealed that Ali al-Sistani has been clear in rejecting sectarian quotas and the corruption of the ruling class.
الديمقراطية في العراق شكلية بلا تداول حقيقي للسلطةIraq· 2025-11-09
Ali al-Sistani is a prominent religious figure whose alleged call for participation in the elections was denied by his office.
مدينة الصدر تقود مقاطعة متزايدة للانتخابات قبيل انطلاقهاIraq· 2025-11-03
Ali al-Sistani is a prominent religious leader who pushed for a constitutional process in Iraq.
الفيدرالية أنقذت العراق.. وسوريا أمام فرصة مماثلة لصياغة عقد وطني جديدIraq· 2025-10-21
Ali al-Sistani is a prominent religious leader who has recently indicated that participation in elections should be based on personal conviction.
المشاركة في الانتخابات حسب القناعةIraq· 2025-10-20
Ali al-Sistani is mentioned as the highest religious authority whose wife has passed away.
وفاة عقيلة المرجع الديني علي السيستانيIraq· 2025-09-29
Ali al-Sistani's office denied any statement regarding participation in the elections.
“تكتيك الصدر” يهدد بخفض نسبة المشاركة بالانتخابات إلى ما دون 20 %Iraq· 2025-09-22
Ali Al-Sistani's office announced that a total lunar eclipse will be visible in Najaf and all cities in Iraq.
سماء العراق على موعد مع خسوف كلي للقمر غداًIraq· 2025-09-06Ali Al-Sistani urged Iraqis not to vote for 'failed and corrupt' politicians before the 2018 elections.
الرئاسات تقيّد المسؤولين في موسم الانتخابات.. واستبعاد 6% من المرشحينIraq· 2025-08-21
Ali Al-Sistani supports the plan to restrict weapons.
نزع "سلاح الفصائل" يهدد بصدامات داخل "الإطار التنسيقي"Iraq· 2025-08-17
Ali al-Sistani is mentioned as a potential meeting point for Ali Larijani during his visit to Iraq.
إيران تتجنب تكرار "سيناريو حزب الله" مع "الحشد" ورأس الحربة المالكي!Iraq· 2025-08-12
Ali Al-Sistani is the highest religious authority in Iraq who called for the restriction of arms.
(المدى) في ختام عامها الـ22 تكشف تفاصيل «نجاة العراق من الحرب» ارتباك «الإطار» من حراك الصدرIraq· 2025-08-04
Ali Al-Sistani is the highest religious authority who called for 'jihad' to confront ISIS after the fall of Mosul.
مسودته جاهزة.. خلافات وضغوط تؤجل حسم قانون هيكلة الحشد الشعبيIraq· 2025-08-03
Ali Al-Sistani called for a 'jihad' to confront ISIS after the fall of Mosul.
قانون هيكلة الحشد بين التعديلات النيابية والفيتو الأميركي: مصير مؤجل ونزاع مستمرIraq· 2025-08-02
Ali Al-Sistani made a rare political statement urging the parliament to reconsider its choices.
من أسباب الأزمة العميقة للديمقراطية في العراقIraq· 2025-07-29
Ali al-Sistani issued a statement regarding the Israeli blockade imposed on the Palestinian Gaza Strip.
مجاعة غزة تحرّك الضمائر الحيّة ولا تترك مجالًا للراحة بضمير الإنسانيةIraq· 2025-07-25Ali Al-Sistani called for the restriction of weapons, a concept that remains vague amid varying reactions from Shiite forces.
قانون الحشد الجديد يُبقي الفياض ويغلق باب الدمج نهائيًّاIraq· 2025-07-23
Ali Al-Sistani is the highest Shiite reference in Iraq.
«نزع السلاح». . رابع محاولة في آخر 10 سنوات هل تنجح؟Iraq· 2025-07-12
