The National Deeds and Property Registry announced on Sunday that the title deed was registered in the name of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, underscoring the island’s integral status as part of Iranian territory, Press TV reported.
Judiciary officials say the move is part of a broader national strategy to protect land resources and prevent misuse and encroachment.
Officials noted that the precise geometric maps and coordinates recorded in the national “Shamim” cadastral system were adopted to minimize the risk of misuse, illegal occupation, unauthorized land use change, or encroachment on national land.
The title deed for Greater Thun, covering an area of 10,832,250 square meters, is now officially registered, the title deed for Lesser Thun, covering an area of 1,394,179 square meters, was issued in March 2023, and the title deed for Abu Musa, covering an area of 12,722,683 square meters, was issued in February 2021.
The judiciary’s move is fully consistent with higher-level directives, including Article 3 of the Comprehensive Cadastral Act (2014), which obliges registrars to issue cadastral deeds for all land in the country, from forests to oceans to islands.
This is also in accordance with Chapter 7, Article 26 of the General Policy of the Seventh Development Plan promulgated by the leaders of the Islamic Revolution, which strongly emphasizes the complete implementation of the nationwide cadastral system.
The judicial authority further stated that this action is a “realistic step” towards implementing this strategic directive and protecting Iranian territory.
The initiative also aims to address international disputes, particularly regarding the sovereignty of the three islands, and counter “false claims by foreign parties.”
The three islands, which are an inseparable part of Iran in terms of geography and history, now have formal and accurate cadastral documentation and are also recorded in a national registration system with the highest degree of legal robustness.
The Iranian government has designated November 30th as National Foundation Day on three Iranian islands.
The Abu Musa Islands and Greater and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf have historically been part of Iran, evidence of which has been discovered and supported by countless historical, legal, and geographical documents from Iran and other parts of the world.
However, the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly claimed sovereignty over the islands.
The islands came under British control in 1921, but Iranian sovereignty over them was restored on November 30, 1971, one day after British troops left the area and two days before the UAE became a formal federation.
MNA