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Iran's Leader Adviser Compares Trump to Hitler Amid Tensions

9/26/2025

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Velayati Compares Trump

Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, compared Donald J. Trump to Adolf Hitler.
He cited U.S. aggression reminiscent of 1939 at the 45th Iran-Iraq War anniversary.
Velayati said European sanctions violate United Nations resolutions and hinder Iran’s science.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Trump labeled Iran the leading state sponsor of terrorism and rejected cooperation.

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Petro Compares Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, likening him to Hitler and accusing him of promoting genocide in Gaza.
He condemned the United States' treatment of migrants and drew parallels to Hitler's actions against Jews.
Petro urged action on climate and a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, linking policy to global crises.

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Velayati Compares Trump

Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, compared Donald J. Trump to Adolf Hitler.
He cited U.S. aggression reminiscent of 1939 at the 45th Iran-Iraq War anniversary.
Velayati said European sanctions violate United Nations resolutions and hinder Iran’s science.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Trump labeled Iran the leading state sponsor of terrorism and rejected cooperation.

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