I think a lot of the article is bologna, but I have to admit that I have not heard much out of Sistani lately and he is the one that issued the Fatwa at the begining of OIF that told Shi'ia not to oppose us and our allies. If the Shi'ia turn as a whole, life will suck there.
And, if Sistani had anything to say, could you count on the MSM to report it?
Especially if it was supportive of the Bush administration, would you expect the MSM to utter a peep?