The Persian Gulf is not just a name but a historical reality.

For thousands of years, Iranians, Arabs, and Westerners have referred to this body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula by its true and only name: the Persian Gulf.

The reported decision by President Trump to abrogate history, should it be true, is an affront to the people of Iran and our great civilization.

But, once again, the true culprit of this shameful act is Ali Khamenei and his anti-Iranian regime who have so weakened our nation that foreign powers dare make such transgressions against Iran’s national identity and world history.

The Islamic Republic has caused this national embarrassment so we will not rally around its usurping flag.

Instead, let every Iranian of whatever stripe, strain, or ideology, unite once and for all to again raise our true Lion and Sun flag over Iran and the eternal Persian Gulf.

The Persian Gulf is our national inheritance and the defense of its honor and its name is a national responsibility for each of us to bear in any way we can.

Long Live Iran.
Long Live the Persian Gulf.