Iran’s representative at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ministerial meeting in Uganda expressed regret over the UAE’s repeated claims on Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, dismissing the remarks as baseless and irrelevant.

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Hassannejad reaffirmed Iran’s sovereignty over the Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Abu Musa islands, describing any territorial claims against Iran as unacceptable. He urged the UAE to focus on regional cooperation instead of divisive rhetoric.

Hassannejad emphasized Iran’s commitment to good neighborly relations and called on all countries to respect each other’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

He also condemned Israel’s crimes in Palestine, urging countries to end diplomatic and economic ties with this genocidal and aggressive regime. He stressed the moral and legal responsibility of nations to help stop the suffering of Palestinians.

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Mohammad Hassannejad Pirkoohi, Director General for Peace and International Security at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, criticized the UAE for misusing the summit platform, which he said should promote solidarity and mutual understanding among NAM members.

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