The Persian Gulf was a battlefield of the 1980–1988 Iran–Iraq War, in which each side attacked the other's oil tankers. It is the namesake of the 1991 Gulf War, the largely air- and land-based conflict that followed Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
The gulf has many fishing grounds, extensive coral reefs, and abundant pearl oysters, but its ecology has been damaged by industrialization and oil spills.
The body of water is historically and internationally known as the "Persian Gulf". Some Arab governments refer to it as the "Arabian Gulf" or "The Gulf", but neither term is recognized internationally. The name "Gulf of Iran (Persian Gulf)" is used by the International Hydrographic Organization.
Persian Gulf (1940–1964) was a British Thoroughbredracehorse and sire, who raced during World War II. He was a slow-maturing horse who did not race until he was three years old and failed to win in his first season although he finished fourth in both the Derby and the St Leger. As a four-year-old in 1944 he established himself as arguably the best horse in Britain by winning four of his five races, culminating with an emphatic win in a substitute Coronation Cup. His racing career was ended by injury less than a month later. He later became a very successful breeding stallion, siring several major winners.
He sang in his chorus 'this is our absolute right, to have an armed Persian Gulf ... He sang in his chorus 'this is our absolute right, to have an armed Persian Gulf' ... 'No power can prevent the Iranian nation from having peaceful nuclear energy.' ... .
It was one of the only Persian Gulf nations to join the move to reinforce the American maritime coalition against the Yemeni military’s operations against Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea.
SlashedPayroll A worldwide slowdown in aircraft orders following the 1991Persian Gulf war hit Boeing, forcing Shrontz to lead a companywide overhaul that included shedding almost 40,000 jobs ... “We had 75 years of history, and we were very successful.
According to US officials, the measure prompted US commanders to send the additional aircraft to Al Udeid Air Base southwest of Doha, Qatar, as the Persian Gulf monarchy hasn’t imposed similar restrictions.
Iran guarantor of Persian Gulf security, peace as foreigners wreaking stability. IRGCNavy chief. The IRGC Navy commander says Iran’s strategy is to promote peace and security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz... www.presstv.co.uk ....
... resistance had targeted ports infrastructure controlled and operated by Trucknet, an Israeli company which has rerouted its trade to ports in the Persian Gulf to keep them safe from Yemeni attacks.
For China, the Persian Gulf region offers a big market, access to deep-pocketed investors and a chance to wield influence in countries traditionally allied with the United States.
Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Bushehr is a major port city in southern Iran... This photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows a view of Persian Gulf coast in Bushehr, Iran ... A view of Persian Gulf is ...
Flash flooding occurred across the Persian Gulf region, which saw its second-highest rainfall total in 123 years, ... The 24-acre campus in Juffair was closed April 16 following near-record rainfall in the Persian Gulf region. (ShaylaHamilton/ Navy) ... .
International leaders have been calling for Iran to release the crew ... Iran’s “humanitarian” effort came as leaders of the military again this week reiterated their threats to target other tankers in the Persian Gulf ... ....