Ali Akbar Velayati
Coverage of Ali Akbar Velayati in the Nexus archive.
- Iranian official says ‘serious warning being given to Bahrainis’
An Iranian official warned Bahrain to 'know their limits' and avoid provoking Iran, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps threatened U.S. bases in the region. Bahrain called for a U.N. Security Council emergency meeting after Iran attacked a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain.
- The War Trump Can’t End
The article examines the protracted U.S.-Iran conflict, highlighting Iran's 47-year focus on resisting America and Trump's inconsistent approach to ending it. It describes a deadlock where neither side can accept terms the other would agree to, with Iran leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset.
- ‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz
Iran threatens to escalate tensions by using Houthi allies to disrupt the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping route, if the U.S. proceeds with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn this could destabilize global energy markets and trigger further attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.