Nournews: In recent years, the supreme Shi’a authority in Najaf, particularly Ayatollah Sistani, has consistently avoided direct involvement in political and military conflicts between nations—except in cases where the lives of peoples or the legitimacy of states are directly threatened. The latest strongly worded statement is one of his rare public stances regarding Iran's relations with the West, and particularly with the Zionist regime. This position indicates that the religious authority in Najaf views military threats against Iran not merely as a political crisis, but as a potential catastrophe for the entire region and global stability.
Threats Against Leadership: A Shi’a Red Line
The statement explicitly refers to the “threat against the supreme religious and political leadership” of the Islamic Republic, effectively defending the special status of the Supreme Leader and declaring it a red line for the Shi’a world. This support carries not only profound spiritual weight, but also sends a clear message to aggressor powers: any action against the leadership will be regarded as an attack on the spiritual foundations of the Islamic ummah. This stance has historical significance—not only politically, but also from jurisprudential, ethical, and social perspectives.
A Regional Catastrophe: Consequences of Military Aggression
The warning about a potential loss of control and the outbreak of widespread chaos if military aggression against Iran continues reflects the religious authority’s concern over the collapse of the region’s fragile security order. With the experiences of Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon as precedent, the risk of Iran and other countries—such as Iraq—being drawn into full-scale war is now a catastrophic scenario that could engulf the entire region. Ayatollah Sistani’s warning in this regard is a call for reason and an end to crisis-making behavior.
A Call for Peace and International Law
What makes the statement especially noteworthy is that the religious authority not only rejects military threats, but also offers an alternative: a return to international law and peaceful solutions concerning Iran’s nuclear file. Coming from a globally influential figure like Ayatollah Sistani, this proposal could re-energize both Islamic governments and international institutions toward renewed diplomatic and political engagement. By calling for an end to the “unjust war,” he effectively combines a defense of the Iranian people’s rights with an appeal to reason.
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