Iraqi sources emphasized the recent trip made by Quds Force chief Qassem Suleimani to Baghdad in late August was aimed at deescalating the Iraqi demonstrations and preventing the prosecution of former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, Al Arabiya.net reported on Monday, September 7th.
However, these meddling measures by Suleimani in Iraq have faced STRONG opposition from Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the staunch supporter of the reforms presented by Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi.
Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has demanded Suleimani’s influence in Iraq be limited.