The Persian Gulf was, is, and forever will be Persian.

The Persian Gulf is not just a name; it is an undeniable truth, a legacy of thousands of years of history, culture, and international recognition. From the ancient civilizations that thrived along its shores to the great empires that ruled its waters, the name Persian Gulf has stood the test of time, engraved in historical records, maps, and official documents across different cultures and eras.

For over 2,500 years, the world has referred to this body of water as the Persian Gulf. Greek historians such as Herodotus, Strabo, and Ptolemy documented it under this name. The Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE), one of the greatest civilizations in human history, used the Persian Gulf as a key strategic and economic hub. Later, Persian, Zoroastrian, and Islamic scholars and medieval European explorers continued to use this name in their maps and writings. The United Nations, UNESCO, and various international organizations have repeatedly reaffirmed that the correct and only historically accurate name for this body of water is the Persian Gulf—a fact supported by hundreds of official documents and maps from across the globe.

However, in recent years, political motives and propaganda have attempted to distort this well-documented truth by falsely renaming the Persian Gulf. This is not just an attack on the name itself; it is an attack on historical accuracy, on cultural heritage, and on the identity of a nation that has existed for millennia.

Iran’s connection to the Persian Gulf is not merely one of geography but of history, culture, and civilization. The Persian Gulf has been home to Iranian sailors, merchants, poets, and warriors for centuries. Its waters have carried Persian ships across trade routes, its islands have safeguarded Persian civilization, and its shores have witnessed the rise and fall of great dynasties. Even in modern times, Iran continues to be the dominant historical, geographical, and cultural force in the region, with its ancient cities and ports serving as a bridge between the past and the present.

Attempts to erase the Persian identity of the Gulf are not based on history but on modern political agendas. The United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names (UNCSGN), the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), and other authoritative global institutions have repeatedly emphasized that the correct name is and always will be the Persian Gulf. In 1971, the United Nations issued an official directive stating that "any other name used to refer to this body of water is incorrect and not recognized internationally."

Despite these undeniable facts, some entities persist in using misleading terminology, driven by political bias rather than historical legitimacy. But no matter how many times the truth is challenged, history remains unchanged. The world cannot rewrite thousands of years of recorded facts.

I proudly stand for truth, accuracy, and respect for history. I stand for the Persian Gulf, just as my ancestors did. This is more than a name—it is a symbol of Iranian identity, resilience, and pride.

The Persian Gulf was, is, and forever will be Persian.