BBC is the only network in the world which refuses to name the Persian Gulf correctly. Why? To the Attention of: White House, Pentagon, UK Prime Minister, Congress, other American and British bodies, media and reporters, Army personnel, and those who lost their direction in the big body of water to the south of Iran. Could you please ask all of your colleagues in the US Central Command, British Central Command, your media friends in Qatar, in Washington, in Kuwait, in London, around the world to instruct the Generals and others, that, as they had studied in school, the huge body of water in which they are located at this moment is called the Persian Gulf and not the Arabian Gulf! It is not because they are fighting an Arab country that they have to suck the Arab world and change the historic name of a region! For thousands of years, and in every map and school book on earth, the name has been the Persian Gulf. Only since Nasser of Egypt, the Arabs are trying to call this important historical region of the world by another name. Use of falsified name for the Persian Gulf may confuse your soldiers that studied and learned their lesson as per historic evidences.
Ensure You Are in the Right Place - March 30, 2003
The article criticizes the BBC and Western media for referring to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, urging military and political leaders to adhere to the historical name. It emphasizes the importance of accurate naming for soldiers' understanding and historical context. This issue reflects broader geopolitical tensions and cultural identity.
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📰 What Happened
The article criticizes the BBC and Western media for using the term 'Arabian Gulf' instead of 'Persian Gulf,' urging military and political leaders to use the historically accurate name. This reflects broader tensions regarding cultural identity and historical narratives in the region.
- The term 'Persian Gulf' has been historically used for thousands of years.
- The name 'Arabian Gulf' has gained traction in recent decades, particularly among Arab nations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The naming of the Persian Gulf has been a point of contention, with Iran insisting on its historical name while some Arab nations prefer 'Arabian Gulf.' This reflects broader cultural and political rivalries in the region.
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