Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a problem. Cyprus is now part of this problem. Iran is unhappy with Cyprus. Iran called the Cyprus ambassador. They gave a strong warning. Cyprus said it supports the UAE. The UAE wants three islands. These islands are in the Persian Gulf.
Iran says the islands are its own. The UAE says the islands are its own. The UAE President visited Cyprus. After the visit, Cyprus and the UAE made a statement. The statement said Cyprus supports the UAE. This made Iran angry.
Iran asked Cyprus to change its mind. Iran said the statement was a big mistake. Iran thinks Cyprus is interfering. This is in Iran's own matters.
The islands are very important. They are near a big shipping route. Any problem about these islands is serious. The statement asked Iran and the UAE to talk. It also said they could go to court.
This makes Cyprus's position hard. It is between two countries. This could change how Cyprus works with Iran and the EU. The EU wants peace. This event shows problems in the Persian Gulf. Cyprus supported a friend. Now there is more tension.