The name ‘Persian Gulf’ will never be erased from the pages of history

Pars Today - The spokesperson for the Iranian government congratulated National Persian Gulf Day. In the Iranian calendar, the 10th day of Ordibehesht (April 10) is named National Persian Gulf Day. This day marks the anniversary of the expulsion of the Portuguese from the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.

According to Pars Today, Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson for the Iranian government, stated: "We have enshrined the name 'Persian Gulf' in our calendar; not as a reminder to ourselves, but as a reminder to those who might forget."

Mohajerani added: "This is ‘Fars,’ and this name will not be erased from the history of yesterday or the times of tomorrow by any trick or tactic."

The spokesperson for the Iranian government emphasized: "This land, this blood, and this sea are tied to the name of Iran, and the Persian Gulf will forever remain Persian."

The Persian Gulf is bordered by Iran to the north, Kuwait and Iraq to the west, and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the Emirates, and Qatar to the south. It spans an area of 240,000 square kilometers, making it the third-largest gulf in the world after the Gulf of Mexico and Hudson Bay.

The Persian Gulf is connected to the Sea of Oman via the Strait of Hormuz, which leads to international waters. Its key islands include Kharg, Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, Kish Island, Qeshm Island, and Lavan, all of which belong to Iran.

The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are rich in oil and gas reserves and serve as a major transit route for oil exports from countries like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the Emirates. For this reason, the region is considered strategically important.

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