Iran reacts to Arab gulf states on disputed islands

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini rejecting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) communiqué on the gulf islands in dispute with the UAE saying on Saturday that the Islands are and will remain inseparable and integral parts of Iranian territory.

Hosseini also made it clear that the repeated claims in the communiqué on Iran's triple islands are legally baseless.

He said that repetition of this stance by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on the issue is surprising given that fact that Iran and the UAE enjoy enhanced contacts and relations.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman added that the regional countries are expected to choose the path of strengthening constructive cooperation in different fields in the region.