Iran Rejects UAE's Claims to Three Islands in the Persian Gulf

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Iran's permanent mission to the UN has described the UAE's claims to three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf as "baseless" and a "gross violation of international law and the UN Charter." The Iranian diplomatic mission's statement was made in response to the UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, who reiterated her country's demand that Iran stop its "occupation" of the Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa islands. The Iranian mission emphasized that the three islands have always been and will continue to be part of Iranian territory, and that any claim contrary to this fact is invalid.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UAE has claimed ownership of the three Iranian islands - Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa - for decades, with the latest demand made by Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, at the United Nations General Assembly.
  • The Iranian diplomatic mission has described the UAE's claims as a "gross violation of international law and the UN Charter," and has emphasized that the three islands have always been part of Iranian territory.
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has also criticized the US and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for their "empty accusations" against Tehran, noting that these accusations only serve the "illegitimate" goals of those who wish to bring harm to the region.
  • The Iranian mission has reaffirmed Iran's dedication to the policy of friendly ties with its neighbors, particularly the UAE, but stressed that the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty over the three islands are inalienable.
  • Historical, legal, and geographic records in Iran and other countries throughout the world attest to the historical affiliation of the three islands with Iran.
  • The three islands were placed under British rule in 1921, but Iran regained control of them on November 30, 1971, the day after British troops departed the region.

Statistics:

  • The three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf have been a subject of dispute between Iran and the UAE for decades.
  • The UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, repeated her country's demand that Iran stop its "occupation" of the islands at the United Nations General Assembly.
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has made a total of 3 comments against the US and the GCC's accusations, emphasizing that these accusations only serve the interests of those who wish to bring harm to the region.
  • The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi published a joint statement against Iran following their meeting in New York.

Sources:

  • TehranTimes
  • United Nations General Assembly
  • Iranian Foreign Ministry
  • Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
  • US Department of State
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.