Trump has revealed another fantastic idea!
In a powerful display of renewed American leadership, President Donald J. Trump is expected to announce a historic shift in U.S. foreign policy by renaming the “Persian Gulf” to the Arabian Gulf—or the Gulf of Arabia—during his upcoming diplomatic tour of the Middle East.
The news, first reported by senior U.S. officials, comes just months after Trump made waves by rebranding the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, emphasizing national pride and strategic reassertion of U.S. identity.
“We’re going to make a very, very big announcement—one of the most important in years,” Trump told reporters Tuesday in the Oval Office. “It’s extremely positive. America’s back.”
🌍 What’s at Stake: History, Power, and the Middle East Map
The ocean of water in question spans nearly 97,000 square miles and borders several critical U.S. allies—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain—as well as adversaries like Iran, formerly known as Persia until 1935.
Since the 1960s, Arab nations have challenged the long-standing use of “Persian Gulf,” pushing instead for a name that better reflects regional realities and Arab heritage.
Iran, which has over 1,000 miles of coastline along the Gulf, has aggressively resisted the change—once threatening to ban airlines from its airspace if they used the term Arabian Gulf on flight monitors. In 2012, Iran even targeted Google over its refusal to label the sea of water on its maps.
🌐 The Battle Over Maps and Messaging
- Google Maps currently lists it as “Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf)”
- Apple Maps still calls it simply the “Persian Gulf”
- The International Hydrographic Organization, a global body the U.S. belongs to, officially uses “Persian Gulf”
But Trump, known for rejecting globalist norms, has the authority to change the terminology for official U.S. use—just as he did with the Gulf of America. Making this permanent would require action from Congress, helping secure the move against future reversals by weak or hostile administrations.
✈️ Trump’s Middle East Tour: A Strategic Message to Iran
President Trump, now 78 and sharper than ever, is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13–16. All three nations have coastlines on the disputed body of water and have expressed interest in the updated naming.
The White House hinted that Trump may unveil this “earth-shattering” announcement as early as Thursday, just days before Air Force One heads to the region.
This is more than a name change. It’s a clear message to Iran—and to the world—that America is leading again under President Trump.
🦅 Final Word: Strong Leadership Is Back
For patriotic Americans tired of globalist indecision and weak-kneed diplomacy, this bold move is a welcome reminder of what strong leadership looks like. By asserting control over how our nation refers to one of the world’s most vital strategic waterways, President Trump is putting America—and its allies—back in the driver’s seat.