In remarks at a ceremony in Tehran to commemorate Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili, Velayati addressed geopolitical concerns surrounding the Republic of Azerbaijan and the proposed Zangezur Corridor.
He stated that enemies of Iran-particularly global Zionism and the United States-have long been disturbed by Iran's historic unity and deep cultural ties in the region.
"These actors seek to weaken the foundations of Iranian identity as a means to harm the country's national security," he stated.
Velayati said plans like the Zangezur Corridor serve as a cover for larger geopolitical projects.
He warned that the primary aim is to weaken the resistance axis, sever Iran's connection to the Caucasus, and impose a land blockade on both Iran and Russia in the region's south.
Velayati stressed that Iran's national security remains a red line.
MNA