Persian Gulf"#

In the Name of God, the All-Wise

To:

Hello Mr. Donald J. Trump

Former President of the United States of America

Hi.President Trump,

As a concerned advocate for historical truth and international norms, I write to underscore the importance of preserving the milleia-old name of the Persian Gulf, a designation rooted in irrefutable historical, geographical, and legal evidence. Attempts to distort this name not only contradict documented facts but also threaten to destabilize regional and global diplomatic consensus. Below, I present the most critical evidence for your consideration:

1. Historical and Geographical Authenticity

The name "Persian Gulf" has been consistently documented for over 2,500 years. Ancient Persian inscriptions at Persepolis (5th century BCE), Greek historians like Herodotus, and Islamic scholars such as Ibn Hawqal and Al-Istakhri all referred to this body of water as the Persian Gulf. European maps from the Renaissance era, including those by Ptolemy, labeled it *"Persicus Sinus"* (Persian Gulf).

Even in Arabic sources prior to the 1960s, the term "Al-Khalij al-Farsi" (Persian Gulf) was universally recognized. Renowned Arab scholars like Al-Biruni and Al-Maqdisi used this name in their works.

2. International Recognition

The United Nations, the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), and authoritative institutions like *National Geographic* and the *Encyclopædia Britaica* explicitly recognize "Persian Gulf" as the sole official name. In 2006, the UN reaffirmed that alternative labels like "Arabian Gulf" violate international naming standards.

While platforms like Google Maps occasionally add "Arabian Gulf" in parentheses, they retain "Persian Gulf" as the primary designation. Apple Maps, by contrast, uses only "Persian Gulf."

3. U.S. Military and Historical Records

Notably, the gravestones of American soldiers who perished in the 1991 Persian Gulf War—including those buried in U.S. military cemeteries—bear the name "Persian Gulf" as the conflict’s official location. This underscores the U.S. government’s historical acknowledgment of the name. Iranian media, such as ISNA, have documented these records as tangible proof of the term’s authenticity.

4. Iran’s Firm Stance and Global Reactions

Mr. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s former Deputy Foreign Minister, has condemned efforts to rename the Gulf as "hostile acts against Iran," emphasizing that the name "Persian Gulf" was used in all regional and international correspondence until the 1960s.

Millions of Iranians worldwide view such attempts as an insult to their civilization. Social media campaigns with hashtags like #PersianGulf have amplified global awareness, exposing the lack of historical basis for alternative names.

5. Failed Political Agendas

Since the 1960s, certain Arab states, influenced by Pan-Arabist ideologies, have attempted to popularize the term "Arabian Gulf." However, no pre-1960 Arabic texts or maps validate this claim. The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) has repeatedly rejected such revisions, affirming that "Persian Gulf" remains the only legally and historically valid name.

Conclusion

The name "Persian Gulf" is enshrined not only in ancient records but also in modern international law, U.S. military history, and global public discourse. Politically motivated efforts to alter it disregard historical truth and risk provoking widespread resentment among Iranians and advocates of historical integrity worldwide.

I urge you, as a respected global leader, to uphold the principles of accuracy and tradition by recognizing the Persian Gulf by its rightful name in all contexts.

Kindly disseminate this message to ensure historical truth prevails.

Rezaali rezaei from Iran

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