Iran Warns of ‘Wrath’ Over Trump’s Reported Plan to Rename Persian Gulf

Tensions are flaring in the Middle East as Iran issues a stern warning following reports that Donald Trump may push to rename the Persian Gulf the ‘Arabian Gulf’ if re-elected. Iranian officials called it a “provocative insult” and vowed retaliation against what they see as a direct challenge to their national identity and regional authority.

This linguistic shift could have serious geopolitical consequences.

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🌍 Iran Warns of ‘Wrath’ Over Trump’s Reported Plan to Rename Persian Gulf Tensions are flaring in the Middle East as Iran issues a stern warning following reports that Donald Trump may push to rename the Persian Gulf the ‘Arabian Gulf’ if re-elected. Iranian officials called it a “provocative insult” and vowed retaliation against what they see as a direct challenge to their national identity and regional authority. This linguistic shift could have serious geopolitical consequences. #Trump #Iran #PersianGulf #MiddleEastTensions #ForeignPolicy #BETTRNews https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/05/07/iran-warns-trump-renaming-persian-gulf-will-bring-the-wrath-of-all-iranians/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_campaign=socialflowForbesMainFB&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5tPR-3cDJ1dyATCYaqvC2qfs2azL8oW-LSVBLyobFiMUYiy-MfFyxG7UTs1w_aem_LF3tGkdPToMJzp8GXZWAVA
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Iran Warns ‘Wrath’ Over Trump’s Reported Plans For Renaming Persian Gulf The ‘Arabian Gulf’
“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,” Iran’s foreign minister wrote on X.
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