Gulf energy map: Abu Musa and Tunbs

Iran announces housing and tourism projects for contested Gulf islands


Issue 1193 - 06 Nov 2024 | 2 minute read

Tehran has launched a housing development on Abu Musa and floated plans for tourism developments on the island, which is part of a trio of islands controlled by Iran but claimed by the UAE. On nearby Greater Tunb, a power plant has also been brought back online after a four-year hiatus.

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