Senior Iranian Advisor: Tehran's Rise Redraws Regional Influence Map and Defeats Pressure Policies

Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that the growth of Iranian power has become a tangible reality redrawing the map of influence in the region, considering that Western pressure policies have failed. Velayati pointed to international reports suggesting the US administration's need for a temporary agreement to ensure maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a victory for the resistance axis. He warned against relying on appeasement in the region, emphasizing that the new balance of power will not come at the expense of the resistance. These remarks coincide with escalating regional tensions that have directly impacted maritime traffic and energy security in the Gulf region.