Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister reacted to the repeated claims of the United Arab Emirates regarding the three Iranian islands during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing that these claims will not be able to change the existing historical and legal realities. The three Iranian islands, including Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, have always been a sensitive topic in Iran-UAE relations, and Iran clearly defends its sovereignty over these islands.
History of the Three Islands
The Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa islands are located in the Persian Gulf and hold significant strategic and economic importance. Throughout history, these islands have been under Iranian sovereignty and are clearly shown as part of Iranian territory in historical documents and old maps. The claims of the United Arab Emirates in this regard have been repeatedly raised in international forums, but Iran has consistently refuted these claims by citing historical evidence.
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Political and Diplomatic Consequences
The repetition of these claims by the United Arab Emirates not only increases tensions in the region but can also harm the relations between the two countries. Iran has repeatedly stated that it does not accept these claims and emphasizes its sovereignty over the three islands. On the other hand, this issue could also impact regional negotiations and agreements. The Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, pointing out this issue, called for respect for Iran's national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries.
In this context, attention to diplomacy and constructive dialogues for resolving the issues between the two countries is of special importance. Iran believes that the continuation of these claims will only lead to increased tensions and instability in the region, and for this reason, it has asked the international community to pay attention to historical and legal facts and to prevent the repetition of such claims.
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