The Island Of Abu Musa

With respect to the Island of Abu Musa, which belongs to the Emirate of Sharjah, the Iranian forces occupied parts of it in accordance with the Memorandum of understanding, concluded in November 1971 between the Ruler of Sharjah and the Iranian Government, under the supervision of the British Government. Although the text of the Memorandum of Understanding does not compromise either party’s claim to sovereignty over the Island; the Emirate of Sharjah under duress as set concluded it forth by the following:1) Britain’s determination to withdraw from the region on the specified date thus leaving the Emirates without British protective umbrella.
2) Iran’s threat not to recognize the proposed federal state, and even its opposition to the very creation of such a state unless and agreement consistent with its interests is reached with respect to the three Islands.