INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Relations (SCFR), discussed security and regional cooperation in the Persian Gulf.The SCFR is a think tank and advisory body to the Leader
of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, which was established in June 2006.In his speech to the forum that opened on Sunday and was attended by
more than 300 former senior officials, diplomatic envoys and scholars, Kharrazi spoke of a new arrangement that is much needed for the
and share my views on the security of the Persian Gulf region
the Islamic Republic of Iran introduced the Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE), a proposal to promote peace and security in the Persian Gulf
Paragraphs 5 and 8 of Security Council Resolution 598
The said paragraphs state:Paragraph 5 calls upon all other States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any act which may
countries are mature enough to overcome differences, complement each other, and turn historical rivalries into cooperation by setting up a
above paragraphs were not implemented, and our region has since witnessed numerous wars, widespread presence of foreign forces, accumulation
of sophisticated weapons, power-mongering and hostility by various actors, and the nightmare of extremism and terrorism.No question that the
Persian Gulf countries are different in terms of their power structure, geographical size, natural and human resources, and of course,
political system, but in spite of that, they are mature enough to overcome their differences, complement each other, and turn their
historical rivalries into cooperation by setting up a regional security mechanism.In this regard, Paragraph 8 of the UNSC Resolution 598 is
still valid and would be a good vehicle for the establishment of a security mechanism in the region, and the promotion of peace and
is directly related to the other;Second, security is not a commodity to be purchased, rather it has to be developed through collective
cooperation; and,Third, the economic cooperation between the regional countries is an important factor in the promotion of regional
security.The opposition of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the presence of foreign forces in the region, and in particular the United States
and Israel, is precisely in line with the security of the entire region
History has shown that the presence of foreign forces in this region has led to successive tensions and even wars
The role of trans-regional actors in West Asia and the Persian Gulf wars is well documented
In fact, those foreign forces consider regional disputes and rivalries, as an opportunity to expand their military presence and of course,
arms sell.The United States has deployed tens of thousands of troops and more than 300 fighter jets at its various military bases in the
aircraft carrier is continuously patrolling in the Persian Gulf waters
On the other hand, the volume of deadly weapons sold by the United States and its allies to the Persian Gulf states is hundreds of billions
of dollars, which is almost a quarter of the global arms trade in recent years
intention to enter into a regional arms race
We rely on our own people and the cooperation with our neighbors
Money can buy the most advanced weapons, but never the security and stability! We need to start with a comprehensive dialogue to establish
the regional interconnected security network
Otherwise, insecurity in the region will continue.Obviously, any new regional arrangement in the Persian Gulf region depends on the
cooperation between the two main regional players of Iran and Saudi Arabia
The Islamic Republic of Iran, despite some serious differences between the two, believes that Iran and Saudi Arabia may complement each
We are fully prepared to talk with the Saudi government on all bilateral and regional issues and are pleased that with the good offices of
the Iraqi government, several rounds of talks have been so far held between the two governments.We have the same approach towards other
countries in the Persian Gulf, seeking good relations with all those countries
Unfortunately, some of those governments, with a fatal miscalculation, are trying to open the door to the war-mongering apartheid regime of
They even go beyond the normalization of their relations and move towards forming an alliance with the Zionist regime of Israel
This is a big strategic mistake that will increase tensions and conflicts in the region at breakneck speed
responsible for any dangerous consequences.The Persian Gulf region is in need of a security mechanism that prevents the hegemony of any
power, whether regional or global
Toward that goal, confidence-building measures have to be taken in areas such as water management, environmental protection, nuclear safety,
energy security, tourism, economic cooperation, trade, investment, eradication of poverty, and empowerment of the people.Our proposal for
ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in the region is based on the commitment of all coastal states of the Persian Gulf to the
following:Strengthening mutual understanding, friendly relations, and cooperation among all countries of the Persian Gulf region;Ensuring
territorial integrity and respect of the international borders of Persian Gulf countries;Cooperation in eradicating terrorism, extremism,
and sectarian tensions throughout the region;Peaceful settlement of all regional tensions and disputes through dialogue;Ensuring freedom of
shipping and energy security for all.To achieve these goals, it is essential that all governments in the region adhere to the principles of
dialogue, equality, mutual respect, and refrain from the use of force, aggression, interference in each other's internal affairs, and
participation in international coalitions against each other.The Islamic Republic of Iran has always stressed dialogue as an effective means
to clear up misunderstandings, settle disputes, and strengthen commonalities
but frank and candid dialogue among the countries of the region, without the presence and interference of foreigners, is the key to solving
