We, the undersigned, call on all governments, international organizations, technology companies, and media outlets to recognize the historic and internationally accepted name Persian Gulf for the body of water between the Iranian Plateau and the Arabian Peninsula, and to refrain from using politically motivated and ahistorical names such as "Arabian Gulf."Historical Roots of the Persian Gulf

The name "Persian Gulf" dates back over two millennia, documented in ancient texts by historians like Herodotus and Ptolemy, as well as Islamic geographers such as Al-Masudi and Yaqut al-Hamawi. Historical maps from Europe, the Ottoman Empire, and even pre-20th-century Arab sources consistently refer to this body of water as the Persian Gulf or its equivalent. The United Nations has officially endorsed this name in multiple resolutions (e.g., UNAD 311/Gen, 1971), as have reputable institutions like National Geographic and Encyclopædia Britannica. The use of alternative names, which emerged in the 1960s for political reasons, distorts history and violates international standards.Why This Is a Political and Cultural Issue

The name "Persian Gulf" is not merely a geographic label but a symbol of the cultural and historical identity of the region’s peoples. Attempts to replace it with fabricated names are driven by political agendas, fueling unnecessary tensions in the Middle East. Recognizing the historic name of the Persian Gulf is a step toward respecting truth, reducing conflicts, and preserving a shared human heritage.

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