Trump Renames Another Sea to Strengthen Ties with Arab Nations

President Donald Trump Is anticipated to reveal that he will be rechristening an additional body of water during his rapid tour to the Middle East scheduled for next week.

On Tuesday evening, The Associated Press reported that Trump plans to assert that the United States will henceforth designate the body of water currently known as the Persian Gulf either as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia.

The aquatic area is located between Iran And all three Middle Eastern countries that Trump plans to visit— Saudi Arabia , Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates - during a four-day journey to the area starting from the White House Monday.

Although the term 'Persian Gulf' dates back to the 16th century, several nations in the Middle East now refer to it as either the Gulf of Arabia or occasionally as the Arabian Gulf in contemporary times.

They've done so to show their clout over Iran.

This has annoyed Iran, which was previously known as Persia, with its government threatening legal action. Google In 2012, despite the company's choice not to label the body of water on all its maps.

Before his visit to the Middle East, Trump claimed that an important announcement would be made soon.

"We’re about to share an incredibly significant announcement with you all. It’s one of the biggest announcements possible, and I won’t reveal when it will be made," the president stated during a Tuesday Oval Office question-and-answer session with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

"And it's incredibly encouraging. This will mark one of the most significant announcements in recent years regarding a particular topic," the president hinted.

It’s not clear whether the naming announcement was the one he meant.

The U.S. military had already been utilizing the term Arabian Gulf in their statements and photographs.

Before the trip, experts suggested that Trump's major announcement could probably reveal the significant investment the Saudis planned to make in the United States.

The announcement regarding the Arabian Gulf will coincide with the U.S. resuming discussions with Iran following President Trump’s termination of the Obama administration’s nuclear agreement during his initial term.

More negotiations regarding nuclear issues are anticipated to occur in Oman over the weekend.

Trump has made it clear that Iran absolutely cannot have a nuclear weapon.

I wish for Iran to achieve remarkable success, become truly excellent, and experience outstanding prosperity," he stated during Sunday’s Meet the Press interview. "The sole restriction is that they cannot possess a nuclear weapon. Should they desire this level of success, it is perfectly fine with me. My hope is indeed for their success.

"I simply do not wish for them to possess a nuclear weapon since it would lead to the destruction of our world," the president further stated.

It wasn't instantly evident whether changing the name of the Persian Gulf would affect those plans.

During his inaugural event on January 20th, he announced that the Gulf of Mexico would henceforth be called the 'Gulf of America.'

After the Associated Press decided not to alter the gulf’s name in their influential style guide, Trump removed the wire service's reporters and photographers from the ‘press pool,’ which consists of journalists granted access to restricted areas such as the Oval Office and Air Force One.

The White House and the Associated Press are still engaged in legal proceedings regarding the issue.

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