Iraq's top Shiite cleric warns against any targeting of Iran's leadership

Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani cautioned against targeting Iran's leadership, emphasizing the potential for regional chaos stemming from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. He urged the international community to pursue a peaceful resolution to Iran's nuclear program, highlighting the severe consequences of escalating tensions. Sistani's warning comes amid growing fears of intervention by Iran-backed Iraqi factions following Israel's recent attack on Iran.