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China Supports UAE's Claim to Three Islands in the Persian Gulf, Iran Protests (Kyodo News)
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- Iran has strongly protested China's support for the UAE's stance, which encroaches on Iran's territorial claims.
- Iran fears that China's support could negatively impact the improvement of bilateral relations, and China has yet to make an official statement.
- China's prioritization of strengthening ties with the UAE to expand its influence in the Middle East has led to strained relations with Iran, highlighting the difficulties in China's balancing diplomacy.
Iran has protested China's support for the UAE's "groundless claims" over three islands in the Persian Gulf, which Iran claims as its own. The three islands are the subject of a territorial dispute between Iran and the UAE. This is an unusual response from Iran, which is facing US sanctions and is seeking to improve relations with China. China has been actively pursuing diplomacy in the Middle East in order to expand its international influence, but it has now incurred the wrath of Iran, a country with which it has maintained friendly relations, potentially leading to significant losses.
The point of contention for Iran is a joint statement issued by China and the UAE on May 30th. The statement declared that "China supports the UAE's efforts to seek a peaceful resolution through bilateral negotiations" regarding the three islands: Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, all of which are located near the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE claiming sovereignty and Iran maintaining effective control. Iran considers China's support for the UAE's claims to be a violation of its sovereignty and expresses concern that it could negatively impact the improvement of relations between Iran and China.
China has yet to publicly respond to Iran's protest. However, China has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to expand its influence in the Middle East, and it appears to have accepted a deterioration in its relationship with Iran to strengthen its ties with the UAE. This incident highlights the challenges China faces in navigating a balanced diplomatic policy in the Middle East.
