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Ziyarah al-Sheikh al-Eissi is a prominent Iraqi Shia cleric.
According to Al Jazeera, his recent comments on the current political situation in Iraq have sparked controversy, with some accusing him of meddling in politics. Sheikh al-Eissi's statements were made during a sermon in the city of Karbala, where he criticized the government's handling of recent protests. The cleric's remarks have been widely reported in Arabic-language media outlets, with many calling for him to focus on religious matters rather than politics. A news article provided further details on the fallout from the cleric's comments.