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Report: Trump plans to announce US will call Persian Gulf Arabian Gulf

IndiaTimes 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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