Araghchi's reaction to Trump's shameful move: Political motives to change the historical name of the Persian Gulf show hostile intentions against Iran and its people
The name of the Persian Gulf, like many geographical names, has deep roots in human history.
In response to the news of Trump's decision to use a fake name instead of the Persian Gulf, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote:
The name of the Persian Gulf, like many geographical names, has deep roots in human history. Iran has never objected to the use of names such as the Sea of Oman, the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, or the Red Sea. The use of these names does not imply ownership of any particular nation, but rather a sign of shared respect for the collective heritage of humanity.
On the other hand, the political motives to change the historical name of the Persian Gulf indicate hostile intentions against Iran and its people and are strongly condemned. Such biased actions are an insult to all Iranians, regardless of their background or place of residence.
I hope that the ridiculous rumors about the name of the Persian Gulf are nothing more than a disinformation campaign by "always warmongering" people to anger and provoke Iranians around the world.
I am sure that the President of the United States knows that the name of the Persian Gulf is centuries old and has been recognized by all cartographers and international institutions, and even until the late 1960s it was used by all the leaders of the region in their official correspondence.
Any short-sighted action in this regard will have no credibility or legal or geographical effect, except that it will draw the ire of all Iranians of all political strata and creeds in Iran, the United States, and around the world.
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