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Iran’s Parliament and other lawmakers have already issued a strong and unequivocal statement during a session, rejecting such baseless allegations, and the government, too, will surely take the appropriate action in due course.
Of course, such claims are nothing new. Over the past four decades, they have been repeatedly raised, and their motive is obvious: the three islands occupy an exceptionally strategic position, making them a coveted prize for those with expansionist ambitions.
Still, they should know that such claims will get them nowhere and will only undermine their own credibility.
The Iranian government is currently pursuing development projects on the three islands, aiming to create conditions conducive to permanent settlement. Last year, it allocated funds for the construction of residential areas and approved incentives to encourage citizens to move there.
The government would be well advised to speed up these efforts, as expanding residential zones will undoubtedly help silence baseless rhetoric and further consolidate Iran’s sovereignty over the islands.
Iranian presence on the islands dates back generations, but with better infrastructure, regular air routes, and improved connectivity to the mainland, the islands are poised for growth, prosperity, and greater appeal to citizens eager to make them their home.