Qalibaf Al-Halbousi Gulf Dispute
The article focused on Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sending a political message by posting a picture that shows a map of the Gulf behind him, with the words "Persian Gulf" written on it, coinciding with a visit to Iraq. In response, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi posted a similar image but with the words "Arabian Gulf," sparking widespread debate on social media about the national and political identity of the region. These exchanges occur within the context of the ongoing dispute over the name of the Gulf, where Iran considers the name to be the historical and official designation, while Iraqis see the name as a reflection of Arab identity. Digital interactions reveal that the image posted by Halbousi has garnered over two million views, highlighting the sensitive political issues related to identity and geography in the area.
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