Persian Gulf

The Persian Gulf is a Mediterranean sea in Southwest Asia, bordered by Iran to the northeast and the Arabian Peninsula to the southwest. It connects to the Arabian Sea through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for oil and gas. The Gulf has significant geopolitical importance, as it is rich in petroleum resources and facilitates global energy trade. Major countries around the Gulf include Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The region has a rich cultural heritage, with historical ties to ancient civilizations and ongoing political complexities.