The president is anticipated to address the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza as well as Saudi investment in the United States and Iran’s nuclear program.
Since then, two US officials have told The Associated Press that he will also announce the US’ intention to stop using the Persian Gulf or the Gulf of Persia and instead use the Gulf of Arabia or Arabian Gulf.
Surprisingly, this hasn’t gone over well. He is obviously not learning from his past mistakes or just doesn’t care.
Although some Arab countries in the region call it the Arabian Gulf, the Persian Gulf has been known as such since the 16th century.
Iran chose to sue Google Maps in 2012 because the company neglected to mark the body of water off the country’s southern coast.
Depending on who you ask, the gulf is referred to by both names, but when Trump stuck his toe in, others have spoken out.
“If Trump moves forward with the proposal, he would manage to unite every Iranian, pro- or anti-regime, against him, and that is a near impossible achievement,” a diplomat told The Guardian.
