President Trump is set to announce a formal change in the naming of the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf during an upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia. This move aims to align U.S. terminology with that of Gulf Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, which have long sought to eliminate 'Persia' from the name. While the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency officially uses 'Persian Gulf,' it acknowledges 'Arabian Gulf' as a variant. This renaming comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran over its nuclear program and support for regional conflicts.
President Trump plans to officially rename the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf, reflecting the desires of Gulf Arab nations amid rising tensions with Iran.
The U.S. military has long referred to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf in its statements, indicating a shift towards the nomenclature favored by Arab states.
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