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flag China drew Iran's ire by backing UAE’s claim to three Persian Gulf islands, escalating regional tensions.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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