Iran at odds with allied Russia after Moscow backs UAE in island dispute

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : "The Islamic Republic of Iran emphasizes the continuation of the policy of good neighborliness and mutual respect, and considers the development and stability of the region to be the collective responsibility of the countries of the region."
54% :Western sanctions and a dwindling pool of trade partners have brought Moscow and Tehran into a partnership of convenience since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
52% : In December, the ambassador of major Iranian oil buyer China was likewise summoned by Tehran, after Beijing signed a GCC statement that claimed "support for all peaceful efforts, including the initiative and endeavours of the United Arab Emirates to reach a peaceful solution to the issue of the three islands; Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, through bilateral negotiations in accordance with the rules of international law, and to resolve this issue in accordance with international legitimacy."
51% : Tehran summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday over a Moscow-endorsed statement on three Gulf islands disputed by Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
49% : The three isles of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb are claimed by both Tehran and the UAE, but have been held by Iran since 1971 -- during the time of the UAE's formation, after gaining independence from Britain.
44% : The UAE renewed demands for the three islands, with UAE Minister of State for International Co-Operation Reem al-Hashimy telling the U.N. General Assembly in September last year that "despite the UAE's sincere calls to peacefully resolve this conflict over the past five decades, we stress here that Iran has not responded.
40% : "These islands belong to Iran forever and issuing such statements is in contradiction with the friendly relations between Iran and its neighbors," said Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for the Iran's ministry of foreign affairs.
36% : Iran denies supplying such weapons to Russia for this purpose.

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