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Iran issues ownership documents for its Trio Persian Gulf islands
The State Organization for Registration of Deeds and Properties announced on Sunday that the title deeds have been registered in the name of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing the islands’ integral status as part of Iranian territory, Press TV reported.
According to the Judiciary, the move is part of a broader national strategy to safeguard land resources and prevent unauthorized use or encroachment.
The Judiciary described the measure as a “practical step” towards safeguarding Iranian territory.
The initiative is also intended to address international disputes and counter “false claims by foreign parties,” particularly regarding sovereignty over the three islands.
The Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs have historically been part of Iran, proof of which can be found and corroborated by countless historical, legal, and geographical documents in Iran and other parts of the world.
However, the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly laid claim to the islands.
The islands fell under British control in 1921, but on November 30, 1971, a day after British forces left the region and just two days before the UAE was to become an official federation, Iran’s sovereignty over the islands was restored.