Shafaq News/Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday reaffirmed Iran’s commitment tothe historical name “Persian Gulf,” in response to reports that US PresidentDonald Trump intends to rename it “Arabian Gulf” in official American usage.
“PersianGulf will remain the Persian Gulf,” Pezeshkian posted on X.
#خلیج_فارس خلیج فارس خواهد ماند.#PersianGulfForever pic.twitter.com/htCXhRlBET
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) May 8, 2025The commentcame after the Associated Press reported earlier this week that Trump maypursue formal adoption of the term “Arabian Gulf” in US References, a movelikely to reignite regional and diplomatic tensions.
OtherIranian officials also condemned the American President's intention.
IranianForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the name represents more thangeography; it is a vital piece of shared human heritage.
Araghchiadded that Iran has never objected to terms like the Gulf of Oman or the IndianOcean, noting that such names do not imply ownership but rather reflect mutualrespect for global history.
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