The repercussions of the UAEIran dispute on the Gulf-Iranian Relations (19712018)

Abstract

The study aims to highlight the outstanding border problem between the UAE and Iran around the three islands which is concentrated in an important geostrategic region as these islands form a belt linking Asia, Africa and Europe and passes more than 80% of the oil exports of the East. The middle through the Strait of Hormuz through the shores of the three islands, hence the problem of the study: What are the arguments of the UAE and Iran on the problem of the three islands, and what is the impact of the dispute on the relationship between the Gulf Arab states and Iran?.

The study concluded that the UAE proposal enjoys regional and international support, and that the continuation of the conflict will have serious implications for the relationship between the Gulf Arab states and Iran.