Overview
- Iran’s foreign ministry rejected the Gulf bloc’s latest statement as legally baseless and affirmed control over Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, as well as rights to the Arash field.
- The GCC foreign ministers’ communiqué challenged Iran’s ownership of the islands and asserted that the Dorra field falls within Saudi‑Kuwaiti jurisdiction.
- Tehran said it will take any necessary action to ensure safety and security on the islands and to safeguard national interests tied to them.
- The ministry called for direct, bilateral talks to reach a fair agreement on the transboundary gas field, criticizing unilateral declarations as ineffective.
- Iran reiterated its right to peaceful nuclear energy under the NPT and accused the United States and European parties of undermining talks, while pointing to Israel’s weapons as a regional security concern.