Anger continues to grow over EU’s backing of UAE claims to Persian islands 

Iran’s top legislator says no ‘appeasement’ over the groundless allegations

TEHRAN – After a strong-worded statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the country’s Parliament speaker has now turned up to condemn a joint statement issued by foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union over the three Iranian Persian Gulf islands of the Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Bu Musa.

UAE, EU anger Iran yet again with renewed claims to historic Persian islands

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has categorically rejected interventionist and unfounded allegations in a joint statement issued at a foreign ministerial meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union.

Tehran condemns Arab League’s 'politically motivated' challenge to Iranian sovereignty

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei categorically rejected the Arab League’s “unfounded and unacceptable” claims to the Iranian islands of Bu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, reaffirming Iran’s “inalienable sovereignty” over the trio of territories.

Military delegates from eight countries visit Bu Musa Island, Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – A group of military personnel from eight countries, currently attending a national defense program at Iran's prestigious National Defense University, recently visited Bu Musa Island and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Archaeological discoveries shed light on Abu Musa’s rich history

TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Mohammad Esmaeili-Jelodar has revealed fascinating insights from archaeological excavations conducted on Abu Musa, a strategic Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.

Iran emphasizes sea tourism development amid baseless claims over its triple islands

TEHRAN - Iran’s deputy tourism minister, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, alongside several experts and private investors, convened on Tuesday to discuss strategies for advancing marital tourism within the framework of the Seventh National Development Plan.

“Mahfel” Quranic program celebrates Iranian identity on Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa

TEHRAN- The popular Quranic program "Mahfel" was held on the Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa, located in southern Hormozgan province, on Friday. 

Iranian cultural figures unite in defense of national sovereignty over Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN- A collective of esteemed Iranian scholars, intellectuals, and artists has issued a statement underscoring that the Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb are inseparable parts of Iran's territory and will remain so.

Iran denounces UAE's continued false claims on Persian Gulf Islands

TEHRAN - In a resolute letter to the United Nations Security Council, Iran has categorically dismissed the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) unfounded assertions regarding the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf.

Iran slams interventionist statement by Arab-Japan forum

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman on Thursday censured a joint statement released after the third Arab-Japan Political Dialogue Forum in Cairo, calling it a breach of Iran’s territorial integrity. 

Abu Musa Island becomes tourist destination

TEHRAN – After many years, the Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa, southern Hormozgan province, has become a tourist destination, IRNA reported on Friday.

Developing ecotourism contributes to Abu Musa Island’s tourism prosperity

TEHRAN ––It is important for the Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa, southern Hormozgan province, to develop ecotourism in order to prosper as a tourist destination, an official with the tourism ministry has said.

Persian Gulf islands belong to Iran: MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has reacted to the joint statement of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China in which the two sides called for negotiations over the three Iranian Persian Gulf islands.

No leniency with any side when it comes to territorial integrity: Iran FM 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Saturday that the Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunbs are “inseparable part” of the “holy land of Iran” and belong to this country “everlastingly”.

Recreational pier to be built on Abu Musa Island

TEHRAN – A recreational pier is planned to be constructed on the Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa, southern Hormozgan province, the province’s governor has announced.