Najaf: Iraq's prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has expressed sorrow over the international community's inability to stop the Israeli aggression in the region. In a meeting with the new head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on Monday, Ayatollah Sistani expressed profound sorrow over the ongoing tragedies in Lebanon and Gaza. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, a statement from Ayatollah Sistani's office noted that the esteemed cleric welcomed Mohammed al-Hassan, who is also the UN special representative in Iraq, along with his delegation, at his office on Monday. During the meeting, al-Hassan provided a brief overview of the international mission and responsibilities of UNAMI and discussed its future role in Iraq. Ayatollah Sistani welcomed the presence of the United Nations in Iraq and wished success to the representative in carrying out his assigned duties. Highlighting the significant challenges faced by the Iraqi people and the suffering they have endur ed, Ayatollah Sistani emphasized that Iraqis, especially the educated elite, must learn from their past experiences.