Report: Trump’s plan to announce us
Washington: President Trump planned to announce during a visit to Saudi Arabia next week that the US would now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or Arab Gulf, two US authorities told AP on Tuesday.Arab countries have pushed for a change in the geographical name of the body of water away from the southern coast of Iran, while Iran has maintained its historical relations for the Gulf. US officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. The White House and the National Security Council did not immediately respond to the messages seeking comments.The Persian Gulf is widely known by that name since the 16th century, although the use of the “Gulf of Arabia” and “Arab Gulf” is prominent in many countries in West Asia. The Iran government – Persia in the past had threatened to sue Google on the company’s decision in 2012 not to label the body of water on his map. On Google Maps in the US, the body of water appears as the Persian Gulf (Arab Gulf). Apple Maps only says the Gulf of Persia.Over the years, the US military has unilaterally referred to the Persian Gulf as the Gulf of Arabia, which releases in statements and images.
