Advisor to Leader

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.

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.

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.

No power dares to attack Iran for next 80 years: senior official

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that Iran’s security is strengthened to the point that no power would dare to attack it for the next 80 years.

US deploying ISIL terrorists in Afghanistan: Leader's adviser

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran has accurate information which indicates that the United States is transferring ISIL terrorist to Afghanistan, said Top military aide to Iran's Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi.

Iran to preserve missile power despite US pressures: Velayati

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Senior Aide to Iranian Leader, Ali Akbar Velayti, said on Wednesday that Iran will further develop its missile and defense capabilities and will lift limitations on its nuclear program.

Velayati:

US embassy move to expedite Israel destruction

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati said Tue. that the US embassy relocation to Jerusalem al-Quds as one of Muslims’ holiest religious sites will expedite the process of Israel’s collapse.

Iran to make US regret if it exits nuclear deal: Velayati

TEHRAN, May. 06 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior aide to Iran’s Leader on international affairs, said on Sunday that Iran is ready to deliver retaliatory blow to US if Americans decide to pull out from the nuclear deal.

Persian Gulf name change; dream never to come true: Velayati

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior Aide to Iran’s Leader, said on Sunday that the dream to change the name of the Persian Gulf will never get materialized.

New crimes in Gaza revealing true face of child-murdering regime

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, the senior Aide to Iranian Leader, posted a message on his official page on the Internet, condemning the Friday murdering of Palestinian demonstrators in the Gaza Strip.

ME problems affecting European states: Velayati

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velayati warned the Europeans that worsening situation in the Middle East can worsen the conditions for the European countries as well.

Iran’s missile program irrelevant to foreigners: Velayati

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – On the sidelines of his meeting with EP’s Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister, Mr. Velayati dismissed any compromise over Iran’s missile program.

Support for Resistance in Syria to continue: Velayati

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Leader’s Aide on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati asserted on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue backing Syrian government in the face of terrorists and aggressors.

Iran not to seek permission for defense, missile capabilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – In a meeting with French delegation, Ali Akbar Velayati said that if Macron raises Iran's missile program issue during his visit to Tehran, he will receive negative response from Iran.

Iran upgrades its missiles range according to threats: former MoD

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Former Iraian defense minister says that Westerners are keeping grudge against the Islamic Republic of Iran since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, and naturally they are after imposing limits on Iran’s missile program.

Leader’s envoy meets Nujaba Secy. Gen. in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Leader’s Representative in Iraq and Syria, Ayatollah Hosseini, met and talked with Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba Leader Sheikh Akram al-Kaabi.

Iran opposes OIC Istanbul statement for being too conservative

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader said on Tuesday that Palestine is still number one issue of the Islamic world, criticizing the statement issued by participants in OIC Summit in Istanbul for being too conservative.

Leader's advisor:

Muslim world not to tolerate another Balfour

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati called the US president’s move in recognizing Jerusalem Al-Quds as Zionist Israel’s capital ‘Balfour 2,’ saying Iran has not given any missiles to Yemen.

Former IRGC gen.:

Enemy’s likely threats against Iran to be through air, sea

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Maj. Gen. Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military advisor of Leader, while describing scenarios of possible future threats against Iran, said air and sea comprise main sources of potential military threats.

Shamkhani:

Iran to remain present in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – SNSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani said Iran continue to offer advisory services to the Syrian government until complete elimination of all terrorist groups and regardless of Zionists’ baselss claims.

‘Iran’s status as top regional power cementing day-by-day’

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) –The top aide to Iran’s Leader says that the position of Iran as the number one power of the region is getting more and more solidified day by day.

Ali Akbar Velayati:

‘Embassy move to al-Quds, silliest act of Trump’

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, the Iranian Leader’s top Aide on International Affairs described Trump decision of embassy moving as the silliest measure of the US president.

Velayati:

Al-Quds forever belongs to Palestinians

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Leader’s senior adviser Ali Akbar Velayati censured Trump’s decision to relocate US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, saying the holy city as Muslims’ first qibla will forever belong to the Palestinians.

Velayati:

Yemeni people will decide their future

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The Leader’s adviser says that Yemeni people will decide their own future.

Velayati:

Iran requires no permission on defense issues

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Leader’s advisor said the Islamic Republic of Iran would never ask for permission over defensive purposes nor will it allow others to interfere with its affairs.

Leader’s top Aide, Velayati:

‘Islamic world’s priority; unity against divisive plots’

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – An Iranian politician marked the second anniversary of Iranian Leader’s letter to European youth saying that the truth seekers are after truth which would bring them peace and tranquility.

Pres. Rouhani off to Sochi

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has departed Tehran for the Russian city of Sochi in order to take part at a trilateral presidential summit in Sochi to discuss the political future of Syria.

Velayati warns of new plots by ISIL sponsors

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Leader top Aide Ali Akbar Velayati said the defeat of ISIL will provoke the terrorists’ founders and sponsors to hatch new destabilizing plots in the Middle East.

Velayati:

Hariri asked to mediate between Iran, Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Leader’s senior adviser Velayati dismissed Lebanese PM Saad Hariri’s anti-Iran remarks, saying Hariri asked to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia during his meeting with Velayati in Tehran.