Muqtada al-Sadr

Muqtada al-Sadr is a prominent Iraqi Shia cleric and political leader known for his influence among Iraq's Shia population. He founded the Sadrist Movement, which combines religious authority with nationalist and anti-occupation sentiments. Sadr has played a significant role in Iraq's post-2003 political landscape, leading popular uprisings against both foreign forces and Iraqi government corruption. His stance often balances resistance to external influence with efforts to maintain Iraq's sovereignty, making him a key figure in shaping Iraq’s internal and regional politics.