Baghdad condemns Takfiri attack on Ayatollah Sistani’s office in Syria

The Iraqi Embassy in‌ Damascus expressed its deep dissatisfaction‍ over the assault on Ayatollah Ali ​al-Sistani’s office in the ⁤Syrian capital, according to a report by webangah News Agency ‌ citing Baghdad Al-Youm.

The embassy stated that individuals‍ claiming affiliation with the⁢ Public Security Directorate raided the ⁤office at 4 PM local time last Tuesday, vandalizing ⁤property ​and verbally ‍abusing staff⁤ members present at the scene.

Iraqi officials condemned these ​”provocative actions,” stating they had ​offended ⁣millions of⁣ followers ⁣of Iraq’s supreme religious‌ authority worldwide. The embassy ‌emphasized that such acts constituted an insult ⁢to this widely recognized religious institution, known​ for its moderate stance and advocacy⁤ of⁤ tolerance.

The statement reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to preserving social peace in Syria and‍ safeguarding the rights ⁢of all religious, sectarian, and ethnic groups in the country.

Damascus ⁢authorities ⁣were urged to hold⁣ perpetrators accountable and ‌prevent any recurrence‍ of similar ⁢incidents.