Ayatollah Sistani demands an immediate cease-fire in Lebanon,

[Douglas Carpenter]

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq's top Shiite cleric demanded an immediate cease-fire in Lebanon, warning Sunday that the Muslim world will ``not forgive'' nations that stand in the way of stopping the fighting.

snip""``Islamic nations will not forgive the entities that hinder a cease-fire,'' al-Sistani said in a clear reference to the United States.

``It is not possible to stand helpless in front of this Israeli aggression on Lebanon,'' he added. ``If an immediate cease-fire in this Israeli aggression is not imposed, dire consequences will befall the region.'' "

link:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5983528,00.html

Juan Cole has some interesting commentary on this matter:

http://www.juancole.com/

[Kagemusha]

1. Juan Cole would. Sistani moving over Lebanon is worst-case

Even what he's said alone essentially lays massive blame on the US if it stands in the way of a cease-fire. Rice is saying the right things now but, I don't think anyone really believes her, OTOH

[maddezmom]

2. duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2424015