Report: Trump plans to announce US will call Persian Gulf Arabian Gulf
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () President Trump is expected to announce during his upcoming Saudi Arabia trip that the US will now officially recognize the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to US officials. This move follows pressure from Arab nations seeking a change to the waterway's name, while Iran maintains its historical ties to the Persian Gulf.
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Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, the US has decided to refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, a move likely aimed at strengthening ties... IndiaTimes