Iran-Riyadh War

The Iran-Riyadh War was a three month between the Riyadh Islamic Federation and The Islamic Republic of Iran over three tiny Persian Gulf Islands. Iran started the war by invading the Riyadh controlled islands of Greater and Lesser Tunb, planning to gain control of major shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf, and keep Riyadh from becoming a major power in the Middle East.

Origin
Immediately after becoming independent Riyadh laid claim to the islands Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, which lay in the middle of major shipping routes. Iran immediately claimed its sovereignty over the islands and threatened to take drastic measures to solidify its control over the Persian Gulf.

Occupation of Greater and Lesser Tunb
On 5 March 1972