Sadr al-Din al-Qabbanji, Najaf's Friday prayer leader, warned that Iraqi political and security instability would trigger a regional crisis, destabilizing the global economy.
With the Prime Minister's US visit upcoming, Al-Qabbanji stressed the need for rational issue resolution.
Internationally, he
noted media reports of potential Mecca and Medina targeting, asserting these holy cities are a red line. He also cautioned against a "disbelieving plot" to sow discord and incite opinion against Yemen and Iraq.