Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf, July 28, 2004

-Sent to
(1) Iranian Foreign Ministry Public Relations Unit
Emam Khomeini Square, Ebn e Sina Street
Tehran, Iran
Fax: 98-21-311-3149
Email: matbuat@mfa.gov.ir

(2) Interest Section of Islamic Republic of Iran
2209 Wisconsin Ave., N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
Fax: 202-965-1073
E-mail: requests@daftar.org

(3) National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Mr. M. Mostafa Hashemi Taba
44, 12th Street, Gandhi Ave.,
Tehran, Iran 15178
Fax: 98-21-877-7082
E-mail: nociri@neda.net

July 28, 2004

Persian Gulf Online
Preserving the Heritage and Sovereignty of the Persian Gulf
http://www.PersianGulfOnline.org

To Whom It May Concern:

Subject: Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf

Dear Sir or Madam:

In the past few days, news has emerged that the Saudi Arabian government was attempting to use another name rather than the proper name of the Persian Gulf. Details were scare, but the few details that were revealed stated that it was set forth in printed material regarding the Islamic games to be held in Saudi Arabia next year.

We were very happy to hear that an Iranian governmental agency refused to send participants to the games until this issue was resolved. According to the article, it has been resolved, and Iran will be represented at the Islamic games by our athletes.

We write to you today because, while we were proud of the fact that the authorities in Iran noticed this disregard and followed up to resolve it, the exact resolution of the issue has not been disclosed. Did the Saudi Arabians agree to use the proper name of the Persian Gulf? Anything less than use of the name Persian Gulf will be unacceptable to the Iranian nation. In this area regarding the integrity of one of our most historically significant landmarks, there is no room whatsoever for compromise.

Therefore, while we are grateful to these representatives that upheld Iranian honor and dignity, we would request a more detailed explanation regarding the nature of the agreement that resolved this matter.

We eagerly anticipate a reply to our questions. On behalf of Persian Gulf Task Force members,

Sincerely,

Mohammad Ala, Board Member
Persian Gulf
P.O. Box 3388
Alhambra, CA 91803, USA