Iran Ready to Safeguard Persian Gulf - Zarif

By Staff, Agencies

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message once again expressed Iran's readiness for restoring security to the Gulf region.

"Iran has long stated its readiness to work w/our neighbors to secure Persian Gulf," Zarif tweeted on Friday.

"#HOPE-Hormuz Peace Endeavor-is on table right now. Our joint military drills in Oman Sea/Indian Ocean w/ our Russian & Chinese partners make clear our broader commitment to secure vital waterways," he added.

The Hormuz Peace Endeavor was announced by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the 74th United Nations General Assembly [UNGA] in September in a bid to bring back peace and security to the strategic region.

After that, the Iranian government has sent letters to the southern Arab states in the Gulf to seize the opportunity to reduce tensions with Iran and provide free maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The move shows Iran’s seriousness in ending differences with its neighbors.

The HOPE Coalition is an answer to the US move to create a global coalition to escort oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.