The United Arab Emirates has recalled its Ambassador to Tehran in a growing diplomatic spat over a Thursday visit by the Iranian president to the disputed island of Abu Musa, The National reported.
According to the state news agency, WAM, Saif Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi had been pulled back “for consultations” following the controversial visit by Mahmoud Ahmedinejad.
Along with Greater and Lesser Tunb, Abu Musa is one of three islands in the Gulf that are claimed by the UAE but were invaded by Iran on the eve of the UAE’s foundation in 1971.
The UAE has repeatedly pressed its claim, directly with Iran and through international bodies.
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