I recently updated PersianGulf.org. A small site I've kept running in memory of my father, who was a great admirer of Persian culture.
Lately, the Persian Gulf has been in the news constantly. I've noticed something frustrating: many news outlets refer to it simply as "the Gulf," dropping "Persian" as if it were optional.
That's why I refreshed the site. It's a small thing, but names matter. The Persian Gulf has been called the Persian Gulf for centuries. Dropping "Persian" isn't just inaccurate, it erases the history and identity tied to that name. The site is my way of keeping that name visible, one visit at a time.
Lately, the Persian Gulf has been in the news constantly. I've noticed something frustrating: many news outlets refer to it simply as "the Gulf," dropping "Persian" as if it were optional.
That's why I refreshed the site. It's a small thing, but names matter. The Persian Gulf has been called the Persian Gulf for centuries. Dropping "Persian" isn't just inaccurate, it erases the history and identity tied to that name. The site is my way of keeping that name visible, one visit at a time.
- Kaveh