US EditionTrump plans to announce the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials tell AP
- During his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump is expected to declare that the United States will adopt the terms "Arabian Gulf" or "Gulf of Arabia" instead of "Persian Gulf" when referring to the body of water bordered by Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
- Arab nations have long pushed for this geographic name change, challenging the historic use of Persian Gulf, which dates back to the 16th century.
- The U.S. Military has unilaterally referred to the body of water off Iran's southern coast as the Arabian Gulf, while Iran maintains historic ties to the Persian Gulf name.
- Two U.S. Officials shared the plan on Tuesday, and Trump retains authority to make this naming change for official U.S. Purposes despite lacking influence over global usage.
- This move reflects Trump's efforts to strengthen relations with Gulf countries for financial investment and regional support, including on the Israel-Hamas conflict and Iran's nuclear program.
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Trump plans to announce that the U.S. will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say
Arab nations have pushed for a change to the geographic name of the body of water off the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historic ties to the gulf.
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