Iran Slams Political Moves to Rename the Historic Persian Gulf

Iran Slams Political Moves to Rename the Historic Persian Gulf

In a recent statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned politically driven efforts to change the historically recognized name of the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that such actions reflect a hostile attitude towards Iran and its citizens, sparking outrage among Iranians globally.

Araqchi took to his X account on Wednesday to express that the name Persian Gulf, like many geographical names, is deeply entrenched in human history. He stated:

“In contrast, politically motivated attempts to alter the historically established name of the Persian Gulf are indicative of hostile intent toward Iran and its people, and are firmly condemned.”

He further elaborated on the importance of geographical names, saying:

  • Iran has never opposed the use of names such as the Sea of Oman, Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, or Red Sea.
  • These names do not signify ownership by a specific nation; rather, they represent a collective respect for humanity’s heritage.

Araqchi characterized the attempts to rename the Persian Gulf as not only biased but also an affront to all Iranians, regardless of their backgrounds or where they reside. He expressed hope that the unfounded rumors surrounding the Persian Gulf are merely disinformation tactics used by “forever warriors” aimed at inciting anger among Iranians worldwide.

He assured that U.S. President Donald Trump understands that the name Persian Gulf has been recognized for centuries by cartographers and international institutions. The name was even used by regional leaders in their official communications until the 1960s. Araqchi stated:

“While any short-sighted step in this connection will have no validity or legal or geographical effect, it will only bring the wrath of all Iranians from all walks of life and political persuasion in Iran, the U.S. and across the world.”

Recently, the Associated Press reported that two anonymous U.S. officials indicated that during Trump’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, he might announce that the U.S. will refer to the Persian Gulf as “the Arabian Gulf” or “the Gulf of Arabia.” It remains uncertain if this announcement aligns with what Trump mentioned in an Oval Office meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister.

If the U.S. president proceeds with this controversial plan, it could lead to significant backlash within Iran, especially as the country is engaged in negotiations with the Trump administration. Iran has maintained that the discussions are solely focused on its nuclear energy program and the sanctions imposed due to nuclear-related allegations.

These indirect negotiations began in April and have seen three rounds of talks thus far, with the fourth round being postponed earlier this month due to logistical issues. However, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei indicated on Tuesday that a new date for the resumption of talks is currently under review.

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