Iran slams Canada for supporting UAE claim over three Gulf islands

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, has harshly criticized Canada for backing the UAE's claim to three Gulf islands. In a post on X, Baqaei questioned Canada's commitment to territorial integrity and national sovereignty. He argued that the UAE, founded in 1971, is making a baseless claim over Abu Musa and the Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb islands, despite historical records and geographical evidence showing their rightful ownership to Iran.

Baqaei emphasized that these islands had been part of Iran for millennia, long before the UAE federation came into existence. He also criticized Canada's Prime Minister for echoing the UAE's "absurd claim." Baqaei highlighted Canada's own history of defending its sovereignty, citing instances like the American invasion during the War of 1812, the Montreal Annexation Manifesto of 1849, and recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to incorporate Canada into the United States.

He asked how Canada could support a fabricated dispute and endorse an unfounded territorial claim, which he deemed as dangerous adventurism. The UAE, despite its short history, is now claiming these Iranian islands, which have been part of Iran for centuries. Baqaei asked whether Canada truly values territorial integrity and respect for historical facts or only when they concern Canada's own sovereignty.

He concluded that by supporting the UAE's claim, Canada is undermining its own principles, potentially weakening its own foundational branch.