Nasser Asadi reiterated Iran's decisive and complete sovereignty over the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf at the UN General Assembly. He described these islands as an inseparable part of Iran's territory and stated that Iran's sovereignty over them will never be negotiable.
Emphasis on rejecting foreign claims
Asadi further clarified: "We categorically reject any claims regarding these islands." He made these remarks at a time when some countries in the region continue their claims regarding the sovereignty of these islands. These statements reflect Iran's determination and will to preserve its territorial integrity and counter any baseless claims.
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The name Persian Gulf, a sign of history
The Iranian representative to the UN also referred to the name "Persian Gulf" and said: "This is the only correct geographical name for the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, and this name has been used since the beginning of history and is recognized by the United Nations system." He emphasized that this name should be respected by all countries and any change to it is unacceptable.
Asadi concluded by stating that every country should respect history and geography and avoid baseless claims that only escalate tensions. These remarks come at a time when tensions in the Persian Gulf continue, and issues related to sovereignty and land ownership remain one of the main diplomatic challenges in the region.
Overall, Nasser Asadi's remarks at the UN General Assembly reflect Iran's firm stance against the claims of other countries and emphasize the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of this country. Such statements can have significant implications for Iran's diplomatic relations with neighboring countries and other global powers.
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