Persian Gulf
Mario Draghi
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The enemies cannot hide facts and evidence about the Persian Gulf. Documents in the UN and the UNESCO show the name of this body of water has always been Persian Gulf since a long time ago
It is not a righteous action that Persian Gulf neighboring countries or Google and some other international organizations change the name of the Persian Gulf which is a historical name. National Geography Institute has already conducted the same action which received Iranian nations' protest and the name was corrected to its actual form.
The enemies cannot hide facts and evidence about the Persian Gulf ... Documents in the UN and the UNESCO show the name of this body of water has always been 'Persian Gulf' since a long time ago.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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UAE recalls ambassador to Iran over island dispute
United Arab Emirates says the country has recalled its ambassador to Iran after the Iranian president visited a strategic Persian Gulf island both countries claim as part of their territory.The state-run WAM news agency says the UAE on Thursday summoned Saif Read more »
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Oil near $109 as US economy improves, Iran simmers
the Middle Eastern country has threatened to cut supplies to some countries and halt oil tankers passing through the Persian Gulf 's Strait of Hormuz . Israel said Thursday it plans to soon test-fire a new ballistic interceptor missile. Israeli Prime Minister Read more »
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Oil prices rising to near 2011 highs
Iran has said it is ready to strike pre-emptively, possibly targeting the Strait of Hormuz , if it is threatened. The Persian Gulf passageway is a potential choke point for oil supplies. One-fifth of the world's oil tankers pass through it every day.On Friday Read more »
Around the web
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Not just Gulf states aiding Syrian rebels
Post Syrian rebels "have begun receiving significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks, an effort paid for by Persian Gulf nations and co-ordinated in part by the United States." The report goes on to explain that while "Obama administration officials 10:15 AM from Morning Star Online Read more »
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Iran's Guard commander visits disputed islands
the territories. Abu Musa, the largest of the islands, sits on the western edge of the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the route for one-fifth of the world's oil supply. Iran's Revolutionary Guard and the U.S. Navy patrol the narrow waterway, 5/30/12 from Miami Herald Read more »
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AN EVER MORE UNIPOLAR WORLD:
exports to the United States by 700,000 barrels daily in that time and now provide nearly 3.4 million barrels a day. Six Persian Gulf suppliers provide just 22 percent of all U.S. imports, the nonpartisan U.S. Energy Information Administration said this month. 6:28 AM from BrothersJudd Blog Read more »
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Mordechai Kedar: Engulfed by Fear
Persian Gulf suffers from severe geo-political disproportionality: on its eastern shore lies one large state, Iran, which operates methodically and consistently to implement its agenda, the goal of which is regional – if not wider – hegemony; while on its 6:26 AM from The Jewish Press Read more »
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A Religious Fire Bell in the Night
rise even in Kuwait, perhaps America's best friend in the Arab world. Until now Christians have worshipped freely in the Persian Gulf state. However, growing threats to religious minorities reflect public attitudes which could undermine the heretofore close 6:12 AM from American Spectator Read more »
