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'Is the Gulf Persian or Arabian? Or both?'

Le Monde (English) · Jun 28, 2026, 10:56 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The historical designation of 'Persian Gulf' has faced challenges from Arab regimes, but in 2025, Donald Trump abandoned efforts to replace it with 'Arabian Gulf.'

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'Is the Gulf Persian or Arabian? Or both?'

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