Middle East 633
Narrative: After the creation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 1971, the UAE
signed an agreement that allowed Iran to station troops on the island of Abu Musa.
Since then the offshore oil revenues were split between the two countries. However,
on April 15, 1972, Iranian forces moved from their base and took control of the
island’s school, police station, and desalination plant. The UAE reacted lightly to
the island’s take over because it occurred in the midst of a push by the Gulf states to
improve relations with Iran.
Coding changes: End Date changed from April 18, 1992. Outcome changed from
Unclear.
MID#4521
Dispute Number: 4521
Date(s): June 3, 2004 to July 1, 2004
Participants: 696 United Arab Emirates/630 Iran
Outcome (and Settlement): Released (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Emirates forces attacked and seized an Iranian fishing vessel in or near
its territorial waters on June 3, 2004. Ten days later Iran seized six Emirates fishing
vessels. Following negotiations, all seized vessels and crew were released on July 1.
630 IRAN/698 OMAN
MID#3617
Started in April 1984. See the narrative in the 630 Iran/670 Saudi Arabia dyad dispute
list.
670 SAUDI ARABIA/740 JAPAN
MID#622
Started in February 1945. See the narrative in the 255 Germany/670 Saudi Arabia
dyad dispute list.
MID#3512
Dispute Number: 3512
Date(s): March 1, 1945
Participants: 630 Iran/740 Japan
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (Unclear)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Iran declared war on Japan and Germany.
Coding changes: End Date changed from August 14, 1945. Outcome changed from
Unclear. Settlement changed from None.