The current dispute over the three strategic islands is being exacerbated by EU's recent support for UAE's claim, impacting Iran's diplomatic relations with both the Gulf and EU.
Maps drawn up by the War Office in 1888 are being cited by Iranian diplomats to challenge UAE's claims, asserting the islands were perceived as part of Iran historically.
The tense sovereignty issue affects oil tanker routes through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, amplifying the geopolitical stakes in the Iran-UAE relationship.
The long-standing ownership dispute over Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb illustrates the lasting impact of colonial decisions on contemporary Middle Eastern geopolitics.
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