Greater Tunb

Exquisite atlas showcasing Persian Gulf’s legacy to be unveiled

2025-04-26 13:50

Geographical atlas of Persian Gulf to be unveiled

TEHRAN – In celebration of Persian Gulf National Day, a new geographical atlas dedicated to the strategic body of water and three of its islands (Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb) is set to be unveiled during a special ceremony on April 30.

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.

2024-10-28 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.

2024-06-08 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.

2024-02-13 12:23

By Amir Mohammad Esmaeili

Iranian Pearls in the Persian Gulf

The three islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, despite their small size, carry strategic and distinctive importance. These islands indeed play a crucial role in controlling maritime movements at the entrance of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.