Rumors of Ayatollah Sistani’s Injury Denied

IQNA – The counter-rumors center of Iraq’s Interior Ministry denied social media claims that the country’s top Shia cleric has been injured.

The rumors said Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani had been injured following partial damage to his residence.

In a statement issued Sunday, the center warned against the circulation of such “misleading news aimed at influencing public opinion”, al-Furat News reported.  

The center said it is continuing its public awareness campaigns in Najaf Governorate during Eid al-Ghadir celebrations, targeting pilgrims visiting the holy city of Najaf.

It also revealed the formation of a specialized unit to monitor rumors and issue immediate responses based on verified, reliable intelligence data.

 

In Iraq, Eid al-Ghadir, which is celebrated by Shia Muslims around the world every year, was marked on Sunday.

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