Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Ali Sistani offered condolences on Sunday over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a statement from his office.
Sistani described Khamenei’s senior position and long role in leading the Islamic Republic as “clear to everyone.”
“There is no doubt that the enemies intended, by his martyrdom and by launching the wide military aggression on Iran, to inflict severe harm on this dear country,” the statement said.
It added that Sistani called on Iranians to maintain unity and not allow “the aggressors” to achieve their aims.
