The EU and GCC issued a joint statement after their first summit on 16/10/2024 urging Iran to "end its occupation of the three islands of the UAE: Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa."
The statement prompted a response from Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi who said "The three islands have always belonged to Iran and will forever remain as such."
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects including:
- UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed's stance and response to Araghchi's statement
- UAE's strategy to finding a peaceful solution while prioritizing stability in the Gulf and Red Sea regions
