Cleric Moqtada al-Sadr left abruptly city of Najaf, heading to Lebanese capital Beirut on unannounced trip.
The sudden visit comes after al-Sadr issued a strongly worded statement warned American troops of the consequences of entering Iraqi territory on the pretext of eliminating / Daash.
While / Peace Brigades / belong to him confirmed, their ability and willingness to hit any external force trying to enter Iraq.