Abu Musa Island

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.

2025-01-12 22:39

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.

2024-11-22 16:58

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.

2024-11-06 17:30

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.

2024-11-02 19:37

“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.

2024-11-02 16:27

Quranic "Mahfel" took to Bumusa Island of Iran

2024-11-02 16:22

Quranic "Mahfel" took to Bumusa Island of Iran

2024-11-02 16:19

Quranic Mahfel took to Bumusa Island of Iran

2024-10-28 19:05

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.

2024-10-27 11:06

Iran’s open to discuss return of Ariana, Zarkoh islands with UAE

2024-10-19 21:18

By Zahra Akbari

Iran’s trio islands and claims of the old colonist

TEHRAN – The European Union and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council issued a joint statement at their summit on October 16, 2024, with two notable articles focused on Iran. This note delves into the motivations behind their inclusion in the statement.

2024-06-08 21:42

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.

2023-09-08 21:29

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.