'Is the Gulf Persian or Arabian? Or both?'
Le Monde · 28 Jun 2026

'Is the Gulf Persian or Arabian? Or both?'

The historical designation of 'Persian Gulf' has faced challenges from Arab regimes, but in 2025, Donald Trump abandoned efforts to replace it with 'Arabian Gulf.'


AI Translated Summary:
The debate over the naming of the Gulf reflects deeper geopolitical tensions in the region. Despite attempts by Arab regimes to rebrand it as the 'Arabian Gulf,' the historical term 'Persian Gulf' remains dominant.


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