The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said on Wednesday, “Sincere wishes for a speedy recovery and continued good health to His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani. May his reason and wisdom continue to inspire us all.”

The Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani, had accidentally twisted his leg on Wednesday night, resulting in a fractured femur.

An official statement from his Eminence's Office said on Thursday, "Last night His Eminence, may Allah prolong his life, accidentally twisted his left leg, which led to a fractured thigh bone, or femur, and underwent operation under the supervision of an Iraqi medical team. Praise be to Allah, the operation was successful.”