The conflict between Iran and Russia. The diplomat was urgently summoned to the ministry

The press office announced the Foreign Ministry's decision in a special message sent to the media.

“Deputy Director General of the Persian Gulf Administration at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He summoned the Russian Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran in the absence of the country's ambassador. At his request, he received a strong protest from the Islamic Republic of Iran over Moscow's repeated support for The baseless allegations contained in the statement” – written.

The above document raised the issue of ownership Three islands located in the Persian Gulfwhich has been the subject of a territorial dispute for years Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

The participants in the session confirmed that they expressed their “support for all peace efforts, including initiatives and decisions.” Efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the issue of the islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu MusaThis is in accordance with the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

The authorities in Tehran strongly disagree with this position They felt excluded from conversations that directly related to their regions. This is what was reported to the diplomat from Russia.

“During the meeting, the Deputy Director General of the Persian Gulf Administration at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded the Russian diplomat about The necessity of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states as a basic and recognized principle in relations between the peoples of the world. A Foreign Ministry official affirmed Iran's eternal sovereignty over the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf and stressed that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran rejects any claims from any party in this regard as unacceptable.