President Trump to Announce Plans To Rename ANOTHER Historic Body of Water

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to unveil a new proposal that involves renaming a major body of water. The move comes as part of his ongoing efforts to reshape elements of American history and national identity.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to make headlines during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia by announcing that the United States will officially begin referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” or the “Gulf of Arabia,” according to reports from U.S. officials. While the change wouldn’t impact how other nations refer to the body of water, it carries significant symbolic weight—particularly as a clear signal of alignment with Arab allies and a snub to Iran.

The naming of this strategic body of water has been a point of contention for decades. Arab countries have advocated for a rebranding since the 1960s, while Iran maintains strong historical and cultural ties to the traditional name, “Persian Gulf.” The name has been widely used internationally since at least the 16th century, but many Arab nations and U.S. military communications already use “Arabian Gulf” in various contexts.

This wouldn’t be the first time Trump used the alternate name. During his first term, his use of “Arabian Gulf” sparked backlash from Iranian leaders, who accused him of disregarding historical and geographical facts. Iranian officials have even threatened companies like Google over the issue, demanding that their maps reflect the name “Persian Gulf” exclusively.

Although the White House has not officially confirmed the announcement, it could mark another bold move in Trump’s foreign policy narrative. The decision may not be the major announcement Trump hinted at earlier this week from the Oval Office, but it certainly adds fuel to ongoing geopolitical tensions—and underscores where the U.S. might stand if Trump returns to office.

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