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China drew Iran's ire by backing UAE’s claim to three Persian Gulf islands, escalating regional tensions.
China faced backlash from Iran after reaffirming the UAE’s claim to three Persian Gulf islands—Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa—in a joint statement following Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Abu Dhabi.
The statement, silent on Iran, emphasized support for a peaceful resolution, prompting Iran’s foreign ministry and state media to condemn the UAE for advancing claims diplomatically and accuse China of hypocrisy, citing its stance on Taiwan.
The islands, seized by Iran in 1971 near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, remain a longstanding source of tension with Gulf neighbors, and China’s backing adds new complexity to regional dynamics.
China provocó la ira de Irán al respaldar los reclamos de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos sobre tres islas del Golfo Pérsico, lo que intensificó las tensiones regionales.