Tehran, June 6 -- Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran's Leader on international affairs, said lasting peace can only be achieved through a balance of power, warning against reliance on "empty promises" or compromise with adversaries.
In a post on X on Saturday, Velayati said Western concerns over Iran's rising influence have materialized, adding that "a new geometry of power" has emerged.
He cited reports from Western media suggesting the U.S. may seek a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing this as evidence of "the failure of threatening Iran" and "the victory of resistance."Velayati cautioned regional actors against weakening resistance through political compromise, saying diplomatic wishful thinking carries high cos...