Arab League reaffirms UAE's sovereignty over islands dispute with Iran
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    According to reports, the Arab League's Ministerial Council has reaffirmed the UAE’s sovereignty over its three disputed islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa in the Gulf. It has also expressed support to all peaceful measures being taken by the UAE to regain its sovereignty over the islands. In a resolution issued on September 5, 2012, the Arab Foreign Ministers condemned Iranian government's step to perpetuate occupation of the islands and violation of the UAE sovereignty in a way that destabilises regional and international peace and security. They strongly criticised the recent actions of Iran, including construction of settlements for Iranian citizens on the UAE's three islands and conducting military exercises covering the islands, the territorial waters, the airspace and the economic region belonging to the three islands. The council asked Iran to stop such violations and provocative actions which are considered interference in the internal affairs of an independent, sovereign state. They noted that such actions will never promote mutual trust as they threaten peace and security in the region, and expose the safety of territorial and international navigation in the Arabian Gulf to danger. 1

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