Ex-Iran envoy claims Qatar, Oman were part of Iran

Former Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Abdollah Sohrabi has made controversial historical and political claims about Iran's regional influence. He stated that Qatar, Oman, and other Gulf countries were once part of Iran, adding that the former Emir of Qatar told him the country would be left "hanging in the air" without Iranian or American backing. The remarks highlight enduring Iranian perspectives on its historical sphere of influence in the Persian Gulf region. They come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, which has imposed a naval blockade on Iran.