Summary
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a controversial decision to rename the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf during his upcoming trip to the Middle East, provoking widespread opposition among Iranians from diverse backgrounds. The move has drawn condemnation from prominent figures, including former crown prince Reza Pahlavi, who labeled it an “affront to the people of Iran,” and could negatively impact ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations by fostering mistrust and empowering hard-liners in Iran. Despite lacking the authority to change geographical names globally, Trump’s directive has influenced companies like Google.
