Ali Akbar Velayati

Ali Akbar Velayati, a top international advisor to Iran’s Leader, says the US is seeking to divide Syria as a prelude to establish and recognize an independent state in the Kurdish-populated area of the eastern bank of the Euphrates.

Iran’s Islamic Azad University is to establish branches is several countries, including Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has lashed out at the French President for his anti-Iran stances, saying Emmanuel Macron follows the dictates of Washington.

A top advisor to Iran’s Leader says there is no justification for the presence of the United States in the Middle East region.

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior aide to Iran’s Leader, has warned French President Emmanuel Macron against interfering in the internal affairs of Iran, saying such meddlesome comments are not in the interests of Macron and his country.

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, dismissed as false claims made by Lebanon’s resigned prime minister Saad al-Hariri about their recent meeting in the Arab country.

Iran and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a branch of Islamic Azad University in the Syrian city of Idlib.

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed recent victories of the Resistance Front in the Middle East and said the enemies are currently in their weakest possible position.

A senior adviser to Iran’ Leader has praised the victories of the Lebanese government and stressed the imminent defeat of all terrorists, extremists and Takfiri movements in the region.

A top advisor to Iran’s Leader says the recent recapture of Kirkuk thwarted a plot to disintegrate Iraq, adding the days of the US’ presence and influence in the region are numbered.

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on international affairs says President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (KRG) Massoud Barzani is a middleman for Zionists, who seeks to implement their plans for the division of Muslim states.

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran’s Leader, has dismissed the IAEA chief’s remarks about inspecting Iran’s military sites, reiterating that no foreigner will be given such access.

The US Senate’s move to impose new sanctions against Iran is completely against the letter and spirit of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, said a senior international advisor to Iran’s Leader.

A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran equates defending Syria and Iraq with defending itself.

In reaction to recent anti-Iran remarks made by Turkish officials, a senior adviser to Iran’s Leader says the Islamic Republic understands Turkey’s conditions, as Erdogan’s government is under tremendous pressure due to its failure to accomplish its goals in Syria.

Senior Iranian official Ali Akbar Velayati said the Iraqi nation should claim compensation for the huge cost of the destruction caused by US invasion in 2003.

An international advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the country will continue to bolster its defence systems despite the threatening language from "rookie" US President Donald Trump over its latest missile test.

A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati regretted that Islamic countries suffer from a lack of efficient politicians and security, and called Iran the only safe haven for Muslim people.

An international advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed Saudi Arabia for regional crises, including those in Syria and Iraq, saying the House of Saud is using its petrodollars to cause sedition in Muslim countries.

Iran Leader’s top aide in foreign affairs announced Tehran’s preparedness to mediate between Turkey and Iraq to prevent the ignition of a new war in the region.

Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening pointed to the plots hatched by enemies to derail the awakening movement in the region, and underscored that the movement is still alive and going forward thanks to strong popular support.

A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran sees no difference between the US presidential candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties.

Director of the Expediency Councilˈs Center for Strategic Research Ali Akbar Velayati and visiting Latvian Foreign Minister Edgar Rinkevich here on Wednesday stressed development of bilateral relations.

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran's Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati and visiting New Zealander Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Gerard van Bohemen discussed the latest developments in the region, and underlined the need for the exhaustion of all diplomatic capacities to end the 3-year-long bloodshed in Syria.