It's clear that indirectly you're pointing to the persian Gulf naming dispute and your apparant predilection of rich Arabian countries bordering this body of water in google earth recent maps.Yes google; you are right. Currently We Iranian people are weak and isolated and have little role in world policy and the US has banned financial exchange with Iranians, So why to support them when there is such a lot of money on the opposite side of the Persian Gulf?The name Arabian Gulf that you've recently added to your maps is a conspiracy used by Pan-Arab racist leader Jamal Abdol Nasser in 1960s who was jealous of Iran's promotion and superlative power in the region those days.Now their oil wells are full and they're making a lot of money so they can so satisfy you that you completely forget about the facts and your creditability. But what about 40 years later that all those wells are emptied?May be you think that those days there will be pretty enough time for thinking about less important issues like humanity and honesty!You've broke many Iranian hearts Google Earth!
Google determines the names for bodies of water in Google Earth (2008)
Posted by Andrew McLaughlin, Director of Global Public Policy Hundreds of millions of users around the world use Google Earth . Many of the...

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Commenters criticize Google Earth for labeling the body of water as the Arabian Gulf, arguing it ignores historical usage and diplomatic petitions. Critics accuse the company of prioritizing financial interests over accuracy and failing to engage professionally with stakeholders.
- Users dispute Google's naming choice, asserting 'Persian Gulf' is the historically authentic term.
- Critics claim Google ignored official petitions and responded indirectly via a blog post.
- Commenters allege the decision reflects financial influence from Gulf states rather than factual accuracy.
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