Title: General Qaani Visits Iraq to Offer Condolences on Behalf of Iranian Leadership
In a significant diplomatic and religious gesture, General Esmail Ghaani, the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, made an unannounced visit to Iraq. The purpose of his trip was to personally attend the funeral ceremony for the wife of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s prominent Shia authority, in the holy city of Najaf.
A Gesture of Solidarity and Respect
General Ghaani’s presence at the mourning assembly underscores the deep religious and social ties between the two neighboring nations. The visit was conducted to convey official condolences from the highest levels of the Islamic Republic of Iran, reflecting the importance placed on respecting senior religious figures and strengthening bilateral relations.
Honoring a Spiritual Figure
The office of Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani had previously announced the passing of his wife, a respected and noble lady who was a descendant of other esteemed religious scholars. The news of her passing was met with sorrow among the Shia community worldwide.
In a demonstration of unity and shared faith, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, also issued an official message expressing his heartfelt condolences to Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani and his family. General Ghaani’s visit served to physically deliver this message of sympathy and solidarity, highlighting the mutual respect between the religious leadership in Iran and Iraq.