Baghdad's Friday Imam: You can't accuse the resistance without evidence
Ayatollah Yasin Mousavi criticizes Iraq's government, warns against US policies, urges defense of sovereignty
Imam of Baghdad Ayatollah Yasin Mousavi calls for evidence before accusing the resistance, criticizes Iraq's tilt toward the US, warns against interventions, highlights border closures' harm, and urges safeguarding Iraq's sovereignty and energy interests.
On September 18, 2026, Baghdad's Friday imam Ayatollah Sayyid Yasin Mousavi said that truth must be spoken and oppression resisted, and that it is not acceptable to accuse the resistance without evidence. He criticized Iraqi governments, especially the current one, for leaning toward the United States and for statements that conflict with defending the rights and sovereignty of Iraq. He questioned the United States' ability to bring real regional stability, arguing that lasting peace comes from respecting the rights of peoples rather than through military bases or domination. He criticized Gulf states for depending on US bases, stating that such arrangements have not delivered security and have fueled regional tensions. He warned about the consequences of US involvement in Yemen and support for Saudi policies. He cautioned against labeling Iraqi resistance groups without thorough evidence and called for proper investigations before issuing statements about rockets fired from Iraqi soil toward Saudi Arabia. He criticized closing Iraq's border with Iran, noting harm to pilgrims—especially women, children and the elderly—and urged protecting Iraq’s interests in oil, gas and electricity. He urged the Iraqi government and the Coordination Framework to defend the people’s rights and avoid unjust decisions or attempts at imposing military control. He concluded that a just government requires sound management and prioritizing national interests over foreign dependencies.