Imam Khomeini said Musa Sadr was like my son

In letter to Pope, Ayatollah Sistani urges ‘concerted efforts’ to promote respect among followers ...

Iraq's most prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has underscored the significance of peaceful coexistence, calling for concerted efforts to reject violence and promote respect among followers of various faiths.

Pope Francis commends Ayatollah Sistani for commitment to peace and unity

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, has written a letter to Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, hailing his commitment to preserving unity in Iraq while also praising their face-to-face meeting two years ago.

Tehran hosts 2nd international congress on honoring Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah Yazdi

Tehran has hosted the second international congress on honoring Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah Yazdi.

Bahrain prevents prominent Shia cleric from traveling to Iraq to commemorate Arba’een

Bahraini authorities have prevented a prominent Shia Muslim cleric from traveling to Iraq to join masses of pilgrims from around the world marching to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

FM Amir-Abdollahian: Sadr’s disappearance still on diplomatic agenda of Iran, Lebanon

The Iranian foreign minister says the case of the disappearance of Lebanon’s prominent Shia leader Imam Musa al-Sadr will always be on the agenda of Iran’s and Lebanon’s diplomatic apparatus until a valid conclusion is reached and the truth is uncovered.

Iran hails Iraqis’ tactfulness, says always rooting for a stable, powerful Iraq

As the political turmoil in Iraq subsides, Iran says it wants the neighboring Arab country to be stable and powerful, lauding the wisdom shown by all sides in overcoming the “great sedition.”

UN special rapporteur voices concern about deteriorating health condition of detained Saudi Shia ...

The United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders has expressed concern about the deteriorating health condition of Saudi Shia cleric and human rights activist Sheikh Mohammed Hassan al-Habib, as the Riyadh regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown on members of the religious community and pro-democracy campaigners.