Letter to the BC, former BBC

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing this e-mail to complain about the BC’s abuse of the Persian Gulf name. Changing internationally recognized names arbitrarily disturbs me. Please correct this mistake. It is unprofessional to refer to the Persian Gulf by other names such as “The Gulf,” or “A. Gulf.” The Persian Gulf is the body of water separating Iran from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and several other Persian Gulf states. This body of water is internationally and formally recognized by the United Nations as the Persian Gulf.

Before politics comes responsible journalism. The BC’s creation was for the purpose of providing accurate information to people around the world who might not be able to obtain it regionally. The BC should not take sides among interest groups.

I hope the BC will strive to maintain a high standard of journalism throughout the world.

Sincerely,

Mohammad Ala, President IIC (http://www.iic.org)

http://www.persiangulfonline.org