Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE)

Zarif invites neighbors for direct talks without outsiders

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif invited Iran's neighbors for direct talks about the region without outside meddling.

Rouhani:

Iran sees lasting security only via coop with its neighbors

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran sees lasting security as possible only through cooperation, partnership, and peace with its neighbors.

Zarif:

US' 'cowardly' assassination came when Gen. Soleimani was on 'peace mission'

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister once again condemned the US act of terror is assassinating former Quds Force commander Lieutenant General Soleimani, noting that the terror came while Soleimani was on a peace mission in Iraq.

Iran, Russia discuss regional development

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met and held talks with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Bogdanov on the latest regional issues.

US has no right to be part of HOPE initiative: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted that the United States has no right to join the Iran-proposed Hormuz Peace Endeavor.

Tehran Dialogue Forum kicks off

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – 'Tehran Dialogue Forum; 23rd Persian Gulf International Conference' opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning with the participation of a number of foreign officials, ambassadors, and experts.

US refuses to issue visa for Zarif to attend UN

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Washington has refused to issue a visa for the visit of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to New York to attend a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday, according to reports.

Tehran to host dialogue forum on Hormuz peace initiative

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The 23rd International Persian Gulf Conference of Tehran Dialogue Forum will be held in the Iranian capital on Jan. 6-7, 2020.

FM Zarif to leave for Moscow tonight: spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iranian foreign minister, will leave for Moscow on Sunday night to hold talks with senior Russian officials.

Iran-China-Russia naval drills indicate broader commitment to secure vital waterways: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran’s joint naval drills currently underway in Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman with Russian and Chinese partners make clear Iran’s broader commitment to secure vital waterways.

Zarif congratulates Kuwaiti PM, FM on new positions

EHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khaled al-Sabah and his counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Naser al-Mohammad al-Sabah on their appointment to their new positions in separate telephone talks on Wednesday.

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran welcomes all countries’ coop. in establishing peace, security in region

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani says Iran welcomes the cooperation of all countries in establishing peace and security in the region.

No security possible at expanse of others’ security, says Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister pointed to the importance of cooperation among regional states to establish sustainable peace and stability in the region.

Denmark to join Europe’s coalition of Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – After the Netherlands, Denmark also will join the European coalition of Hormuz Strait as of the beginning of the next year in 2020.

Iran’s Hormuz initiative a step toward reducing regional tensions: Dep. FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underlined the need for regional cooperation to ensure security in the Persian Gulf, calling on the countries in the region to join Tehran’s HOPE initiative to that effect.

In a meeting with Omani FM:

Zarif stresses need for reducing tensions in region, especially in Yemen

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iran welcomes and will assist any efforts and initiative to reduce tensions in the region, according to top Iranian diplomat at a meeting with his Omani counterpart in Tehran on Monday.

Zarif, Omani counterpart hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif received his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi at the Iranian Foreign Ministry building on Monday.

Iran's peace initiative needs proper conditions: Kuwait PM

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The Prime Minister of Kuwait Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah has said that the success of Iran's peace initiative for the Persian Gulf known as the “Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE)” depends on Tehran's relations with the other countries.

Bin Alawi to arrive in Tehran tomorrow

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The Omani foreign minister Yusuf bin Alawi is to arrive in Tehran on Monday to hold talks with senior Iranian officials including his counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

US violates Intl. maritime Convention: official

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran Mohammad Rastad said that US anti-Iranian and bullying measures are blatant violations of the International Maritime Convention.

3 countries said ‘yes’ to Iran’s regional security initiative: FM spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – A number of countries are reviewing Iran’s peace initiative for the Persian Gulf, while three others have already responded positively to it, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Monday.

US military official urges Arab states to unite against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – US Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein said Sat. that he was hopeful a bitter dispute between Persian Gulf Arab states could soon end, urging them to unify military capabilities against Iran.

Iran highlights dialogue as 'sole solution' to regional problems

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran has once again voiced its support to maintaining political talks among the regional countries, saying that dialogue is the only means to reach a collective understanding and effective solution to challenges facing the region.

Araghchi discusses regional developments with Russian diplomat

TEHRAN, Nov 09 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov met in Moscow on Friday.

Russia to back Iran’s security initiative ‘HOPE’: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Moscow will support Iran’s security initiative entitled “Hormuz Peace Endeavors (HOPE)”.

FM spox:

Rouhani sends letter on Iran’s Hormuz Peace Endeavor to Arab leaders

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has said that President Hassan Rouhani has called on the Persian Gulf littoral countries to join Iran's Hope initiative.

JCPOA to be continued via balance in performance of obligations: VP Jahangiri

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that the continuation of the JCPOA will be possible only by a balance in the fulfillment of obligations by all parties and the enjoyment of Iran form JCPOA’s economic benefits.

Zarif reiterates call on Arab states for confidence-building

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again called on the Persian Gulf littoral countries to join Iran's Hope initiative.

Kuwait mulling over Iran’s HOPE initiative

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah said on Monday that his country is mulling over Iran’s initiative defined for the security of Persian Gulf region entitled “Hormuz Peace Endeavor, HOPE”.