Map shows the location of Irans three islands of the Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa.[/caption]A senior Iranian lawmaker reiterates Irans eternal ownership of the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb and the Lesser Tunb, voicing Tehrans readiness to clear misunderstandings on the issue.
Our policy on the United Arab Emirates, as we have repeatedly said, is that we are ready to negotiate with the country to clear misunderstandings, Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi said Monday.
It is natural that the three islands are an inseparable part of the Islamic Republics soil and its territorial integrity which are not negotiable. Boroujerdi pointed out.
The Iranian legislator, however, emphasized that it is possible to clear misunderstandings about the islands through dialog.
He noted that Iran seeks amicable ties with all neighboring countries including the United Arab Emirates.
The Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa have historically been part of Iran, proof of which can be found in and corroborated by countless historical, legal and geographical documents in Iran and other parts of the world. However, the UAE has repeatedly laid claims on the islands.
The islands temporarily fell under British control in the 1800s but were returned to Iran on November 30, 1971 through a legal procedure that preceded the establishment of the UAE as an independent state.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has repeatedly expressed his administrations resolve to promote Tehrans interaction with the international community, particularly Irans neighboring states, based on mutual respect.
By Press TV
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