Iran and Russia have developed a rare diplomatic dispute over disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. The dispute centers on Iran's sovereignty claims over three islands, Abu Musa and Tunb. Iran insists that the islands are its inalienable territory, but the UAE also claims sovereignty over them, a dispute that even led to armed conflict between the two sides in 1971.
Recently, at the Sixth Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum, Russia and a number of Arab countries called for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. However, Iran expressed strong ** in response to the joint statement issued by Russia and Arab countries, which provoked diplomatic tensions between the two sides.
The diplomatic dispute poses a certain challenge to the cooperative relationship between Iran and Russia that has deepened in recent years. Especially against the backdrop of international situations such as the Ukraine crisis and the Iran nuclear deal, relations between the two countries have attracted much attention. Iran and Russia are both countries under Western sanctions, and they have extensive cooperation in Syria, military industry, energy and other fields, and both have expressed their opposition to NATO's eastward expansion and US hegemony.
At the same time, China has also been at the forefront of Arab countries over disputes with Vietnam, the Philippines and other countries over islands and waters in the South China Sea. China adheres to the peaceful settlement of disputes through bilateral negotiations and opposes interference and incitement by external forces. This stance has played a certain positive role in regional stability and dispute settlement.
However, it is important to note that the dispute behind these diplomatic disputes is not just a dispute over the ownership of the island. They also carry complex geopolitical, historical, and cultural factors. The interweaving of these factors often leads to conflicts between the sovereignty claims and geopolitical interests of countries, which require cooperation and negotiation to find solutions.
In the international political arena, disputes and disputes are inevitable. However, in order to maintain regional and global peace and stability, countries need to remain calm and rational and resolve disputes through dialogue, cooperation and international legal means. Stability and peace in these disputed areas are essential for the prosperity and development of the region.
Finally, it is essential to understand and respect the position of international law on issues involving violent tendencies. The international community should unanimously condemn any form of violence, including killings, and deal with them through laws and fair procedures. In any diplomatic dispute, it is important to avoid escalating the dispute into a violent conflict and instead seek a peaceful solution.