Trump expected to announce the US will refer to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf”

Trump is expected to announce during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia that the United States will begin referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” or “Gulf of Arabia,” according to two U.S. officials who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

• The move aligns with longstanding demands from Arab nations seeking to change the name of the waterway that borders southern Iran — a country that insists on its historical designation.
• The White House and National Security Council have not yet commented on the reported plan.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.