Ali Akbar Velayati
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Velayati:
Christians' ancestors converted all museums to churches
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs said westerners criticize the reconversion of Turkey’s Hagia Sophia to a mosque, while their ancestors had turned all world museums to churches.
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Top advisor says Leader’s meeting with Iraqi PM 'exceptional'
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati said that a recent meeting between Ayatollah Khamenei and Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi was exceptional as it showed the importance of Iran-Iraq ties.
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Rouhani, velayati offer condolences on Ramadan Abdullah Shallah’s Demise
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati issued separate messages on the occasion of the demise of the former secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, Ramadan Abdullah Shallah.
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Path of Resistance to continue until goals, aspirations realized: Velayati
TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said that path of the Resistance will continue until the objectives and aspirations are materialized.
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Nasrallah reacts to Velayati’s infection with coronavirus
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Hassan Nasrallah reacted to Velayati’s infection with coronavirus.
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Trump's Mideast plan doomed to failure: Velayati
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said on Monday that all the plans, which infringe the right of the original inhabitants of Palestine to determine their own fate, are doomed to failure.
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Era of US presence in region over: Leader’s aide
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said the era of the Americans’ presence in Iraq and Syria has come to an end and they will be booted from the region soon.
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‘Deal of the Century' Trump's political suicide: Velayati
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said that the US plan of ‘Deal of Century’ is Trump’s political suicide.
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Presser of top adviser to Leader for Intl. Affairs over so-called 'Deal of Century'
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Top Adviser to Iranian Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velyati held a press conference on Thu. in a reaction to the Trump-proposed so-called peace plan of ‘Deal of Century’.
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Leader’s top adviser:
Trump-proposed so-called ‘Deal of Century’ means selling Islamic countries
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Top Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said that Trump administration’s peace plan of ‘Deal of Century’ is the sale of Islamic countries.
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Trump-proposed so-called ‘Deal of Century’ doomed to failure: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Secretary General of World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Ali Akbar Velayati said that the Trump administration’s peace plan of ‘Deal of Century’ will never come to an end and is doomed to failure at last.
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US presence Afghanistan’s main problem: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – In a meeting with UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto, Top Adviser to Iranian Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velyati named presence of foreign intruders such as the US as the main problem of Afghanistan.
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West Asia to become another Vietnam for US if remains in region: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Top Adviser to Iranian Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velyati said that US will face new Vietnam if continues to keep forces in West Asia.
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Staying in region, US will face another Vietnam: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Not leaving the region, the US will experience another Vietnam,Top Advisor to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati warned on Sunday.
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US to pay for this 'terrorist' crime: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Top Adviser to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati warned the United States of the consequences of its terrorist measure against IRGC Quds Force commander.
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Iran against establishment of Safe Zones in regional countries: Valayati
TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Top Adviser to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati underlined on Saturday that “We do not agree with establishment of a safe zone in Syria or in any other regional countries by foreigners, since it means disintegration of the region and having it managed by foreigners."
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Iran supports none of Iraqi PM candidates: Velayati
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Top Advisor to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati noted on Monday that Iran does not back any of the Iraqi PM candidates.
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Concerning JCPOA, France, European countries are playing with Iran : Velayati
TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – A top Advisor to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati has criticized the European signatories to the JCPOA for bringing up the issue of Iranian missile defense capabilities instead of abiding by their JCPOA obligations.
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Resistance countries to have upper hand in any future balance of power in region: Velayati
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – A top adviser to Iran's Leader Ali Akbar Velayati has said that the member states of the Resistance Front will have an upper hand in balance of power in the West Asia region.
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Protecting Syrian nation, govt. Iran’s fundamental policy: Velayati
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – “Iran’s main policy is to support the Syrian nation and government and to defend their rightful stances,” Senior Adviser to Iran's Leader Ali Akbar Velayati said in a meeting with Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Adnan Hassan Mahmoud on Saturday.
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Iran successful country in lung transplantation in region
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran is the most successful country in the West Asia and North Africa region in terms of lung transplantation and survival rate.
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Tying country’s fate to Republicans, Democrats to harm Iran: advisor to Leader
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran's Leader Ali Akbar Velayati said that Republicans and Democrats are two sides of the same coin and that tying the fate of the country on Democrats’ victory in the upcoming election will bear great damages for Iran.
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Iran calls for Kashmir settlement without foreign interference
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran's Leader Ali Akbar Velayati expressed concern about the current situation of Muslim people in the Indian-controlled Kashmir, saying the issue should be solved without foreign interference.
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Yemeni revolution into new phase of achievements: Leader’s adviser
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader expressed condolences over the martyrdom of a key Yemeni figure, noting that the Yemeni revolution has entered a new phase of achievements.
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Iraq source of pride for Islamic world: Velayati
TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati said that Iraq has shown great resistance in the face of acquisitive foreign powers, thus becoming a source of pride for the Islamic and Arab world.
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US ridiculing itself at intl. arena by sanctioning Zarif: Velayati
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – In reaction to US sanctions on Foreign Minister Zarif, senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati said “such actions will undoubtedly be defeated once more and the US has ridiculed itself before the world countries, in particular its western allies.”
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Velayati:
US drone shootdown, UK tanker seizure, milestones in Muslims’ struggles
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati described the Islamic Republic’s recent shootdown of a US drone and seizure of British-flagged tanker as turning points in Muslims’ struggle.
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Leader's adviser calls for boosting ‘strategic’ relations with China
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati highlighted the need to enhance strategic ties between Iran and China.
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Top advisor to Iran’s Leader:
Iran to react in kind in face of Europeans’ violations of JCPOA
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati has said that Iran will increase the level of uranium enrichment from July 7, adding that the country will abide by the JCPOA in the way other parties do.
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"I am a Guard too" conference at IAU
TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – A conference dubbed "I am a Guard too" was held at the central headquarters of the Islamic Azad University (IAU) in Tehran on Monday to show solidarity with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) after the US hostile and illegal move against them. The IRGC Deputy Coordinator Admiral Ali Fadavi, Ali Akbar Velayati, the IAU Head of Founding Council and Board of Trustees, as well as the IAU President Mahdi Tehranchi.