The Russian Ambassador to Tehran Alexei Dedov was invited to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, where the Iranian side was brought to his attention to the text of a joint statement made up of the Cooperation Cooperation Council of Russia and the countries of the Persian Gulf (Persian Gulf).
In Tehran, disagreements expressed with the position of the Russian side on the belonging of three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, which are claimed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that the above islands “Forever” are part of Iran. At the same time, in Tehran, Moscow position is expected to clarify on this issue.
According to the Iranian department, the Ambassador of Grandfather announced the respect of Iran’s territorial integrity and assured Moscow that he would inform the Russian authorities about the current situation.
In a joint statement published by the end of the sixth meeting of the Cooperation Cooperation Council of July 10 in Moscow, it is noted that “the UAE conflict with the Iran of Big Tomb, Maly Tomb and Abu Musa are regulated by international law. Russia supports All peaceful efforts, including attempts to achieve a peaceful decision in the framework of bilateral negotiations. “
Iran and the UAE claim to the islands of Abu Mus, Big Tomb, Small Tomb, which occupy a strategic position in the water area of the Strait of the Strait.
Until 1971, the islands were under the control of the UK, which transferred the islands of the UAE after the declaration of independence of this Arab country. But Iran, ignoring this decision, captured the above three islands. The UAE considers the islands occupied, and Iran as an aggressor.