Abstract:

Some regions of the world are more important than other regions with their rich resources and strategic characteristics. Basra Gulf is a very important area for world trade in terms of being a region where energy resources are transferred to the international area. The area was the scene of the Gulf countries’ power struggles. The main actors of instability in the region are the UAE and Iran. As the United Arab Emirates gained independence in 1971, the relations with Iran were cut off. After the British leaving the Basra Gulf, Iran strategically addressed the control of Abu Musa, the Little Tunb, the Great Tunb Islands, located near the Harmuz Gulf. After that, Iran has become a robbery state for the UAE. Because the Hürmuz Gulf and Basra Gulf, which are of critical importance, cannot be regarded independently and have a separate importance for the ability of other economic areas to operate regularly. The problem that occupies the whole Gulf Area is caused by the claimed rights on the Great Tunb, Little Tunb and Abu Musa Islands.

This study first focused on the strategic, social and political structure of the Basra Gulf. It is questioned whether the ideological and ethnic problems in the region have an impact on the island problems of the two countries.

After examining the historic development of the three island issue between the UAE and Iran, we will look at the point where the bilateral relations of the countries claiming right to the islands came. The region has reflected the developments for the islands in regional and international press and the opinions of experts. The impact and processes of the systemic threats of the two countries on regional dynamics have been studied.

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