US president says he will announce decision on waterway during trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
During his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, US President Donald Trump will announce how the US will refer to the “Persian Gulf,” which has been a contentious issue between Iran and Arab nations. Trump indicated he would consider the implications of the name change, as Iran insists on “Persian Gulf,” while Arab states prefer “Arabian Gulf.” Iranian officials have condemned any proposed name change as hostile, warning it could provoke widespread discontent among Iranians.
