Iran Rebuts GCC Statement on Arash/Dorra Gas Field

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday unilateral remarks about the joint Arash Field ( Dorra ) in the Persian Gulf will not give the claimant any rights. Iran has repeatedly announced its principled stance on the issue based on the international law, underlined Nasser Kanaani.

The spokesman made the remarks during his weekly press conference in reaction to a statement issued by the Ministerial Council of the GCC, which claims only Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have the right to operate the field, known as Al-Dorra in the two Arab states.

“We have emphasized the continuation of technical and legal talks with the Kuwaiti officials,” he pointed out. Iran tries to create a positive and constructive atmosphere to develop its relations with neighbors, said Kanaani, adding, raising such issues in one-sided statements is not acceptable at all. - Shana