President Donald Trump speaks after David Perdue was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to China during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington.

The Persian Gulf has been widely known by that name since the 16th century, although usage of “Gulf of Arabia” and “Arabian Gulf” is dominant in many countries in the Middle East.

Trump administration to announce U.S. will call Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf during Middle East visit: Report By Natasha Turak, CNBC • Published May 7, 2025 • Updated on May 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm ...

The Persian Gulf has been widely known by that name since the 16th century, although usage of “Gulf of Arabia” and “Arabian Gulf” is dominant in many countries in the Middle East.

Google maps labels the region "Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf)," while Apple Maps and major U.S. news outlets, ... and is set to be timed for Trump's Middle East visit on May 13 to 16, ...