Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has criticized US foreign policy regarding Iran and the wider Middle East. He asserts that American families are now experiencing negative consequences as a result of their leadership’s strategies in the region. Velayati’s statement, made on August 17th, frames US actions as a “gamble” that has backfired, impacting ordinary citizens. The comments represent a strong rebuke of Washington’s approach to the region, particularly concerning Iran. This criticism follows ongoing tensions and disagreements between the two countries over nuclear policy and regional influence. Velayati’s remarks underscore Iran’s narrative that its own policies are motivated by self-defense and regional stability, while portraying the US as the source of instability.