When the Islamic State invaded Iraq in June 2014, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the most revered Shiite cleric in Iraq, issued a fatwa summoning the faithful to defend holy shrines.
U.S. must eliminate Iraqi Shiite militias' Popular Mobilization Forces through targeted killings
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“The pope’s visit drew the world’s attention to Iraq,” he said, but Christians need more assurances before returning.
Iraqi woman who met the pope sees little chance for change
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