Iraq and Iran Dispute Over Gulf Naming

A diplomatic dispute has arisen between Iraqi and Iranian parliament speakers regarding the proper naming of the body of water, with Iraq insisting on 'Arabian Gulf' and Iran on 'Persian Gulf'.

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Iraq and Iran Dispute Over Gulf Naming

A diplomatic dispute has arisen between Iraqi and Iranian parliament speakers regarding the proper naming of the body of water, with Iraq insisting on 'Arabian Gulf' and Iran on 'Persian Gulf'.