US Navy Calling Persian Gulf “Arabian Gulf”

Zaagros

Bench Warmer
Nov 14, 2002
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Take Action: US Navy Calling Persian Gulf “Arabian Gulf”



The US Navy has officially instructed its personnel they must refer to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf.”
This is an ethnically divisive, politically charged, and historically inaccurate propaganda term borrowed from the likes of Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden. The Navy’s official use of this term will only exacerbate tensions in the Middle East.
Take action now to call for Defense Secretary Robert Gates to correct this immediately.
Cables released by Wikileaks show that tensions in the Middle East are dangerously high, with US allies reportedly urging for US military action against Iran. But now the Navy is going along with a term that provokes ethnic divisions and plays politics with history.
The Persian Gulf has been known by this name for 2,500 years. It has been the longstanding recognition of the US Government that “Persian Gulf” is the correct name for this body of water. The term “Arabian Gulf” first appeared fifty years ago as Pan-Arabism propaganda and was later used by Saddam Hussein to exploit ethnic rivalries in support of his regional ambitions.
In the past, NIAC has led efforts to press the Department of Defense to use the correct term for the Persian Gulf and has taken on Google, National Geographic, and the State Department on this matter.
Take action today by sending a message to Defense Secretary Gates: The Persian Gulf is NOT the Arabian Gulf and the US should not adopt propaganda and provoke instability in the Middle East>>
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payan

Captain
Dec 12, 2002
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ignore them, tell them don't call me shirlye .
don't show any sensivities to all that bs . no one can change anythings .
 

Silverton

National Team Player
Nov 6, 2004
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***b Gulf is just a side-effect of the Arab ascendancy in the modern politics and the decline of Iran (due to IR) in geopolitics/ economics.

We should go after the source of the problem (IR) and not worry about what others do. When we rise like a phenoix again, then people will call it Persian Gulf.

Till then, we gonna get b.s. like this because of Iran's fast free-fall from international political grace.
 

Zaagros

Bench Warmer
Nov 14, 2002
800
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U.S. Navy bombarded with Facebook complaints on use of 'Arabian Gulf'

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/12/06/navy.facebook.attack/Washington (CNN) -- The U.S. Navy's Facebook page is awash with thousands of pro-Iranian messages protesting the force's designation of the "Arabian Gulf" instead of the "Persian Gulf."
Since last Thursday, as many as 4,000 messages have hit the page as part of a coordinated computer initiative from around the world, according to the Navy.
The messages strongly advocate that the Navy use the name Persian Gulf instead of Arabian Gulf for the waters off the coast of Iran, and they are believed to have been a result of several Facebook "cause" pages advocating the change, according to Navy officials.
As a result of the extremely heavy traffic on the Navy Facebook page -- used by service members around the world -- and with postings still coming in, many of the messages are being designated as spam and are not being posted, according to Rear Adm. Dennis Moynihan, chief spokesman for the Navy. However, by scrolling through the site, viewers can still see several older anti-Arabian Gulf postings.
Some examples (with spellings and wordings verbatim) of postings:
-- "From thousands years ago this gulf had been persian gulf and it will be forever persian...sorry for americans."
-- "How can world trust you when you easily change the history ? It's persian Gulf forever."
-- "Is anybody in US Navy who has studied the geography? Have you ever been at school? Have you studied geography? What have you seen in geography? for sure it is Persian gulf. My question is can anybody change the name of America? that's crazy."
But even the Navy's action to deal with the flood of postings got comments. One writer posted a message saying, "why you delete my comment??"
The Navy posted a lengthy statement trying to explain its Facebook page is mainly for service members and those who follow U.S. Navy news.
"This protest started Thursday morning, 2 DEC, and has denied the use of this page, and more specifically the wall, to the majority of fans that normally use it," the statement said.
The Navy said it would continue to take down messages that appeared to be spam.
But it also said in its statement, "As for the primary points raised, we are aware of the long and proud history of the Persian people. You'll note we've permitted posting of content that supports this point. We are also well aware of the long history behind the origin of the name of the Persian Gulf. While sharing tasteful content that supports this has been permitted, out of deference to the fans here who expect more from us, we won't support inappropriate behavior and commentary. We encourage you to post your opinions to other forums better suited for this conversation."
"The use of the term "Arabian Gulf" (versus) Persian Gulf is used by naval forces including our regional partners there for years. We use this term in press releases, news stories, and photos coming from the Navy in the region," the statement added.
"The often cited Navy Style Guide that says to use the term "Arabian Gulf" (versus) Persian Gulf is really only applicable to them since commands in their area would be the only naval forces publishing stories in the region. In most other respects (nautical charts and publications for example) the historic name of Persian Gulf is used. We value and respect the partners with whom we serve around the globe, and mean no harm or insult to any people."
 

Niloufar

Football Legend
Oct 19, 2002
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oh great, thanks Zagros jan. I didnt know they have facebook page. I'll protest there too and share with my friends.

but for now guys, plz contact them in this page:
http://www.navy.mil/submit/contacts.asp

and along with your complaint, provide them with this U.N pdf file about history of Persian Gulf as well.

In my complaint, I also mentioned that "Im pretty sure U.S navy wouldnt like it if U.S would be recommended to be called something else by another country."
 

Niloufar

Football Legend
Oct 19, 2002
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Aug 13, 2003
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IT is all about $$$$$ The Saudis just bought $60,000,000,000 (that B for Billion) of armements from the US companies. As the result, the US companies stocks prospers. So by saying Arabia Gulf, is very well justified, if you kiss Arab asses!