Why is the Persian Gulf important?

It should also be noted that the "Persian Gulf" label or name is important in its own right independent of the actual body of water, although the reasons are similarly geopolitical. The Persian Gulf naming dispute is so important it has its own Wikipedia page. People have asked about it on Quora too. read more

Various alternatives have been proposed and some are in use but the bulk of the surrounding country's oil and gas still ends up in the Persian Gulf. It's just easier and closer to the source. Historically, the Persian Gulf was not that important. read more

Who ever won the Iraq-Iran War (1980-1989) would control the Persian Gulf. That is why US Forces were patrolling the region. The Gulf is important for Oil Trade. read more

Bahrain, an island in the Persian Gulf, is itself a Persian Gulf Arab state. Geographically the biggest island in the Persian Gulf is Qeshm island located in the Strait of Hormuz and belonging to Iran. read more