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flag Iran controls strategic Persian Gulf islands claimed by UAE.

flag Seven islands in the Persian Gulf, including the strategic Qeshm and Greater Tunb, control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. flag These territories are currently controlled by Iran, while the UAE claims them. flag This territorial dispute highlights a potential flashpoint for conflict, as the islands' control would allow Iran to block oil exports from the region, potentially triggering a global economic crisis.

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