evidence: In the claims put forth by the sheikhdoms of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, it has been consistently asserted that Britain recognizes these three islands as belonging to these two emirates. Despite Britain considering these emirates as belonging to the mentioned sheikhdoms due to its protectorate and safeguarding of its interests, Western countries, including Britain itself from 1770-1898, officially portrayed those islands as being under the sovereignty and within the territory of Iran. Regarding Iran's sovereignty over the three islands, there are at least twelve official reports prepared and dispatched to the British Foreign Office in London by the War Office and the Admiralty, the East India Company, and the British political representatives in the Persian Gulf. One common point in these reports is that they consistently refer to Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb as territories under the sovereignty of Iran. It is evident that Britain recognized the three islands as part of Iran until the early 20th century, and their stance shifted after occupying them. [...] As indicated by maps, both Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb are situated closer to the Iranian coastline. Furthermore, Abu Musa is located near Siri Island, one of Iran's islands.