Trump sparks outr.ge as he announces plans to rename another part of the world
President Trump is sparking fresh controversy with plans to rename the **Persian Gulf** as the **”Arabian Gulf”** during an upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia. This follows his recent decision to relabel the **Gulf of Mexico** as the **”Gulf of America”** on U.S. maps—a move that angered Mexico. Iranian leaders have condemned the proposal, calling it an **”affront to all Iranians”** and a politically motivated provocation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned it could **unite Iranians against the U.S.** amid delicate nuclear negotiations.
While some Arab nations support the name change, Iran insists the **historic “Persian Gulf”** designation dates back centuries. The dispute echoes past tensions, including Iran’s 2012 threat to sue Google over map labeling. As U.S.-Iran nuclear talks continue, European diplomats urge restraint, but Trump’s push reflects his **unilateral approach** to geopolitical disputes. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance emphasized that while **civil nuclear power** is acceptable, weaponization remains a red line.
