Trump Backs Off Plan to Rename Persian Gulf After Backlash from Iranian Officials: Report

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Helps House Republicans Pass the ‘Gulf of America Act’ - Bucks County Beacon

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick helped House Republicans narrowly pass a bill Thursday that directs the heads of federal agencies to update their documents and maps so that the Gulf of Mexico is renamed the Gulf of America. The “Gulf of America Act” passed 211-206 nearly along party lines, with Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon as the lone Republican “no” vote.  “It just seems juvenile,” Bacon told CNN. “We’re the United States of America. We’re not Kaiser Wilhelm…

Iran's warning made Trump retreat from renaming Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Local American media reported that the reason for President Donald Trump's revision of the decision to rename the Persian Gulf was Iran's stark warning amid talks.

Trump Backs Off Plan to Rename Persian Gulf After Backlash from Iranian Officials: Report

President Donald Trump is backing off a plan to rename the Persian Gulf the Gulf of Arabia after backlash from Iranian officials, according to a report by CNN.

Trump makes concession to Iran – CNN – altnews.org

The US president has reportedly backed off the renaming of the Persian Gulf in light of ongoing nuclear talks in

Trump makes concession to Iran – CNN

The US president has reportedly backed off the renaming of the Persian Gulf in light of ongoing nuclear talks in OmanUS President Donald Trump © Getty Images / Andrew Harnik / StaffUS President Donald Trump has backed off a reported plan to rename the Persian Gulf, CNN wrote on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter. The move was described as a concession to Iran amid ongoing nuclear talks between the two countries.Earlier this mont…

Iranian Official Slams Trump’s Persian Gulf Claims: “The Name Is Not Up For Debate” - Iran Front Page

The head of the Iranology Foundation has firmly rejected remarks by US President Donald Trump, who claimed credit for preventing the use of the term “Persian Gulf” by Iran.