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Trump Renames Persian Gulf, Ignites Iran Fury

5/9/2025

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Trump Renames Gulf

President Donald Trump is set to rename the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf during his upcoming Middle East trip, a gesture aimed at winning favor with Arab nations but igniting fury in Iran. Meanwhile, the U.S. House has passed the "Gulf of America Act," changing the Gulf of Mexico's name, drawing backlash for focusing on symbolism rather than urgent matters.

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Greene Renames Gulf

On May 8, the U.S. House narrowly approved the "Gulf of America Act," renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America with a vote of 211-206. Spearheaded by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the bill now faces a tough battle in the Senate, where the 60-vote filibuster looms large, while Democrats decry it as a diversion from critical matters.

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Trump Renames Gulf

President Donald Trump is set to rename the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf during his upcoming Middle East trip, a gesture aimed at winning favor with Arab nations but igniting fury in Iran. Meanwhile, the U.S. House has passed the "Gulf of America Act," changing the Gulf of Mexico's name, drawing backlash for focusing on symbolism rather than urgent matters.

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