Ali Akbar Velayati
علیاکبر ولایتی
Senior foreign policy adviser
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View Timeline →Leader’s Adviser Highlights Nurses' Contributions During Wars
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Leader, has praised nurses for their significant contributions, especially during the country's imposed wars, in a message…
Velayati: US's Issue Lies with Iran's Independent Civilization
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Leader, criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments, asserting that the US's issue lies not with…
Valiati to Rubio: Your problem is not with the Islamic Revolution, but with a strong and independent Iran
Ali Akbar Velayati responded to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on Iran's history, emphasizing that the real issue lies with a strong and…
Velayati Cautions UAE Against Challenging Iran's Territorial Claims
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, has warned the UAE against challenging Iran's sovereignty over three disputed islands in the Persian…
Velayati Cautions UAE Against Challenging Iran's Sovereignty Over Persian Gulf Islands
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Leader, has warned the UAE against challenging Iran's sovereignty over three islands in the Persian Gulf, emphasizing…
Iran Leader's Advisor: Legitimacy Does Not Come from Washington
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Leader, asserted that Iran's legitimacy is not derived from the United States, in response to the closure of…
Velayati: Mr. Al-Zaydi, Legitimacy Does Not Come from Washington
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, asserts that the legitimacy of resistance movements in the region is derived from local sacrifices rather…
Velayati Emphasizes Iraq's Importance in Iran's Foreign Relations
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Leader, emphasized the importance of Iraq in Iran's foreign relations. He highlighted the longstanding significance of this…
Iranian Adviser Calls for End to Yemen Blockade, Rejects Western Influence in West Asia
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Iranian leader, has urged for the cessation of the 11-year blockade of Yemen, emphasizing that West Asia…
Iranian Leader's Adviser Calls for US Military Withdrawal from West Asia and Regional Unity
Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's leader, stated that the presence of US military forces is the primary cause of insecurity in West Asia…
Iran Adviser Calls for Expulsion of Foreign Forces Following Recent Developments
Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that recent events have shown the strength of Iranian forces and called for the expulsion…
Iranian math team wins China IMSO olympiad
An Iranian math team achieved top honors at the China IMSO olympiad, showcasing the country's talent in international academic competitions. This victory highlights the achievements…
Iran Issues Stark Military Warning to Bahrain Amid Regional Tensions
Iran has issued a serious warning to Bahrain, with a senior adviser to the supreme leader threatening military action if provoked. This statement reflects ongoing…
Iran Warns Israel: Cease Aggression or Face Consequences
Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's leader, has warned Israel that continued aggression will provoke a series of retaliatory actions from the Axis of…
Leader’s aide condemns global violence against children
Ali Akbar Velayati, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, condemned the killing of children in wars, asserting that the death of any child globally is…
Velayati: True Peace Requires Balance of Power, Not Empty Promises
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, emphasized that true and lasting peace is achieved through a balance of power rather than through…
Iran and Resistance Axis to Conclude Israeli Actions in Lebanon, Says Leader’s Aide
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iran and the Resistance Axis will bring an end to Israeli actions in…
Could Bab Al-Mandeb Be The Next Strait Of Hormuz? Iran Suggests Targeting New Front
Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen may target the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a crucial waterway, if Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon persists, according to…
Iran Update Special Report, May 27, 2026
Senior Iranian officials continue to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as a strategic necessity and a core element of Iranian deterrence…
Iran's Leader's Advisor Claims Diplomatic Victory Over Trump Similar to Military Success
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's leader, asserts that Iran has previously defeated the US militarily and is confident it will achieve similar success…