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4 days ago
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Muqtada al-Sadr urges mass protests against US–Israel actions
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iraqi Patriotic Shiite Movement (Sadrist) leader Muqtada al-Sadr urged Iraqis to take to the streets in peaceful, coordinated protests following Friday prayers, condemning what he labeled as 'Zionist [Israeli] and American terrorism' and their 'colonial expansion.' Al-Sadr called on citizens in all provinces to participate in unified demonstrations, citing religious, ideological, and humanitarian motives. He accused Washington and Tel Aviv of committing massacres and launching attacks on regional nations, naming Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Al-Sadr further condemned recent Israeli strikes and the alleged use of Iraqi airspace for foreign military operations, calling it a violation of Iraqi sovereignty. 'The breach of our internationally protected skies endangers the people, our sanctities, and our national values,' he warned.
Shafaq News
13-06-2025
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Iraq's al-Sadr denounces Israeli attacks on Iran
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Patriotic Shiite Movement (Sadrist) leader Muqtada al-Sadr condemned, on Friday, Israel's military attack on Iran. In a statement on X, al-Sadr accused the 'Zionist entity [Israel]' of crossing red lines with US backing, warning that Iran may not be the last target if escalation continues. He called on Iraqi leaders to keep the country out of the conflict. 'Iraq and its people do not need new wars,' he said, urging restraint and a rejection of 'insolent voices' pushing for confrontation. Al-Sadr also denounced Israel's alleged use of Iraqi airspace to carry out the strikes, calling on Baghdad to respond through legal and diplomatic channels. — مقتدى السيد محمد الصدر (@Mu_AlSadr) June 13, 2025 His remarks follow Israel's launch of Operation Rising Lion, a coordinated assault on Iranian nuclear and military sites. The strikes, confirmed by both Israeli and Iranian authorities, targeted key facilities, including the Natanz enrichment plant and the Ahmadi Roshan complex in Isfahan. Tehran confirmed damage but denied any radioactive leaks. In retaliation for the Israeli attack, Iran launched over 800 drones toward Israel early Friday. An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed air defense systems were fully engaged, with support from international partners tracking and intercepting incoming threats.
Shafaq News
14-05-2025
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Poisoned and suspicious: Al-Sadr slams Abrahamic religion initiative
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Patriotic Shiite Movement (Sadrist) leader Muqtada al-Sadr denounced, on Wednesday, the Abrahamic religion initiative, labeling it a 'poisoned and unconstructive project.' The initiative, also known as the Abrahamic family or Abrahamic religions project, seeks to foster interfaith dialogue and promote peaceful coexistence among the three monotheistic religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism). However, al-Sadr described it, in a statement, as a 'suspicious undertaking' that threatens to blur the doctrinal boundaries of the world's major monotheistic faiths. While acknowledging earlier conversations with proponents of the concept, he firmly rescinded any prior endorsement, outlining six conditions he believes are 'essential for genuine religious unity.' Chief among them is the recognition of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as distinct, divinely inspired religions, each deserving full respect without being absorbed into a generalized or hybrid framework. Al-Sadr emphasized that the preservation of religious law and doctrine is 'non-negotiable,' warning against legislation that undermines sacred teachings. He also called for legal protections against blasphemy, urging the criminalization of offenses against prophets and saints. 'Those who do not recognize their sanctity cannot speak credibly of unity.' He further demanded international safeguards for religious texts, stating, 'Honoring a religion includes respecting its sacred texts.' Criticizing the initiative's philosophical foundation, al-Sadr accused its architects of attempting to dilute authentic Abrahamic traditions for the sake of a politically convenient construct. He pledged to release a comprehensive rebuttal exposing what he described as the 'flawed and deceptive logic' driving the project, cautioning against any attempt to impose it on societies without clear theological legitimacy. 'How can there be interfaith unity while wars rage, especially in Myanmar and Palestine? Stopping the bloodshed must come before advancing projects driven by narrow political interests,' he concluded.
Shafaq News
07-05-2025
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Al-Sadr blames US-Israel dominance for global chaos
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iraqi Patriotic Shiite Movement (PSM) leader Muqtada Al-Sadr lashed out at the United States, Israel, and Western powers, accusing them of driving global chaos through war and domination. In a post on X, Al-Sadr denounced what he called 'the corrupt trio'—US President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He warned that the world's submission to American influence and the normalization of Israeli actions has eroded international norms and fueled injustice. 'Those who side with the corrupt and the oppressors will face ruin—just as we saw in Syria and are now witnessing in Iraq,' Al-Sadr wrote. 'The grip of the corrupt trio over global affairs is weakening all nations, reducing them to the fate of African countries whose resources were looted by colonial powers. America's current scandal will become tomorrow's proof—just like Saddam and Hosni Mubarak.' The cleric pointed to a series of global flashpoints, including the unrelenting war in Ukraine, Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, intensified bombardment in Yemen, growing tensions between Morocco and Algeria, clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and fresh skirmishes between Pakistan and India. 'And the list goes on,' he added. — مقتدى السيد محمد الصدر (@Mu_AlSadr) May 7, 2025
