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165197
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 08:33
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Iran concerned about Man-made islands in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN,March 2(MNA)-- On the construction of artificial islands off the south coasts of the Persian Gulf, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast said that it is a sensitive issue which can have a negative impact on the regional security.
The construction of artificial islands is a matter of great sensitivity and may provoke territorial disputes, negatively affecting the regional security.
“Examination of different dimensions of the issue of artificial islands is on the agenda and we will pursue the issue in cooperation with the Persian Gulf states in order to prevent security and environmental problems in the region,” he stated.
The political analysts say that the UAE may make claim of sovereignty over some Iranian islands due to the expansion of its territorial waters after the construction of artificial islands.
The construction of artificial islands is a matter of great sensitivity and may provoke territorial disputes, negatively affecting the regional security.
“Examination of different dimensions of the issue of artificial islands is on the agenda and we will pursue the issue in cooperation with the Persian Gulf states in order to prevent security and environmental problems in the region,” he stated.
The political analysts say that the UAE may make claim of sovereignty over some Iranian islands due to the expansion of its territorial waters after the construction of artificial islands.
