During President Trump's forthcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, he is expected to announce a decision regarding how the US refers to the Persian Gulf. Trump's comments suggest he is cautious about naming preferences to avoid offending any nation. The anticipated shift towards using terms like 'Arabian Gulf' or 'Gulf of Arabia' has reignited longstanding tensions between Arab nations and Iran, which insists on the historical naming of 'Persian Gulf'. Iran's officials have reacted strongly against any proposed name changes, warning of potential backlash.
Trump emphasized, 'I'll have to make a decision. I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings. I don't know if feelings are going to be hurt.'
Trump's upcoming trip is viewed as a pivotal moment, where he may announce a shift towards using 'Arabian Gulf' as tensions over the waterway's name intensify.
Iran has long maintained that the name 'Persian Gulf' is historically accurate, arguing that it is part of its territory according to ancient maps.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described attempts to change the name as a hostile act toward Iran, warning it could provoke widespread anger among the Iranian populace.
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