TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Advisor on International Affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has likened the U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policies to the aggressive actions of Adolf Hitler prior to World War II, warning that history may be repeating itself.

Velayati said political analysts see Trump as pursuing a path previously tested by Hitler, who had intimidated the Western world with the outbreak of World War II in 1939. “At that time, England, France, and Italy were among the most powerful nations, yet all were intimidated by Hitler’s expansionist strategies.” According to Velayati, Trump is following a similar path without learning from past mistakes, a course unlikely to end favorably.

He cited Trump’s Alaska Agreement, concluded without consulting Western allies, as an example of unilateralism that backfired, noting that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit quickly revealed the limitations of his approach. Trump’s public congratulation of Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong-un for their stand against the United States highlighted the shifting global balance of power, Velayati said, while he hailed the SCO summit as one of the most significant international gatherings in recent history.

Velayati criticized Trump’s treatment of European allies, describing it as humiliating and dismissive, and suggested that his attempts to recreate a bipolar world akin to the post-Yalta order were increasingly ineffective. He drew parallels to Hitler, noting that Trump’s disregard for established agreements and international norms echoes the actions of the German dictator before the outbreak of the Second World War.

The advisor emphasized that Iran, along with China and Russia, now plays a central role in shaping global affairs. He said the SCO summit demonstrated the growing influence of these independent powers and their ability to maintain sovereignty while countering unilateral U.S. actions. Iran, in particular, has proven its strength through regional actions, including its response in the 12-day conflict with Israel, showing both strategic capability and resolve.

Reflecting on the broader implications, Velayati said the world is moving toward a multipolar order, with the SCO and BRICS countries shaping the future. He stressed that Iran’s cohesion, strong leadership, and strategic vision position it to play a decisive role in this emerging global landscape. Drawing on historical examples from the holy Qur’an and Persian history, he highlighted continuity in leadership, justice, and the pursuit of peace, portraying Iran as a steadfast and influential actor in a rapidly changing world.