EghtesadOnline: The prerequisite to the realization of Hormuz Peace Endeavour—an initiative aimed at ensuring Persian Gulf security through cooperation among regional governments—is a shift in the policies of regional countries, an expert on international relations said.

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani called for unity and consensus in the Iranian society and reinforcing the atmosphere of trust and cooperation among the country’s officials.

EghtesadOnline: Under pressure from a cascade of events, Tehran should be cautious not to allow the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel to use this opportunity to build an international consensus against Iran with regard to the 2015 nuclear deal, an expert on Europe and America said.

EghtesadOnline: It is necessary to maintain national unity in the face of foreign threats, as a lack of consensus and mixed messages would only worsen the already complicated situation facing Iran, a political observer says.