Iran claims ownership over Antarctica and announced to building of a naval base. There are many bases in Antarctica but they are research bases and not military bases. Iran is the first country in history to announce building a military base in Antarctica. Iran’s Naval Chief Commander Rear Admiral Shahrom Irani announced that Tehran has property rights at the South Pole. He also announced that Iran has a plan to raise their flag there and carry out military and scientific work and a naval base will be built.
who owns Antarctica?
Who owns Antarctica is a big question raised now, numerous countries have made expeditions to Antarctica and even made territorial claims. Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom maintain claims in Antarctica, But the United States and most of the countries do not recognize those claims.
Antarctica is governed by a group of nations. On December 1, 1959, twelve nations signed The Antarctic Treaty; Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, The United States of America, and the Soviet Union. Since then 44 other countries have acceded to the treaty. The 56 Antarctic Treaty Nations represent about two-thirds of the world population. Iran is not a signatory of the Antarctica Treaty of 1947.
It was the first agreement established during the Cold War, designating the continent as a scientific investigation and banning military activity. More than 50 Antarctic stations were established for IGY by just 12 countries; Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, The Soviet Union (Russia), The United Kingdom, and The United States. There are many bases across Antarctica, around 30 countries have around 82 bases. Some are open in summer and some are operated throughout the year
