Tehran rejects a joint statement by Japan and some Arab countries about Iran’s sovereignty over three islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s parliament speaker has urged Russia not to contribute to the West’s “dangerous” geopolitical schemes aimed at destabilizing the Persian Gulf.

Iran has made it clear it will never give up its legitimate right to the islands, regardless of repetitive claims, vaguely worded statements, lobbying efforts, or even potential military threats.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are eternal parts of Iran.

Chinese ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua on Wednesday said Beijing considers ties with Iran “strategic” and “decisively” supports and respects Iran’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

GCC is a ‘puppet organization’ that relies on the military power of the West for its existence, says a political commentator.

The Iranian parliament's warns of a “harsh” response to any of its neighbors’ excessive ambitions about the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran once again emphasizes its full sovereignty over the three islands in the Persian Gulf, saying the trio is an inseparable part of the country’s territory.

The commander of the IRGC Navy says Israel’s presence in the Persian Gulf will bring nothing but chaos to the region.

The Foreign Ministry says Iran's three islands in the Persian Gulf are eternal parts of the country's territory.