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Persian Gulf States

geographical name

the Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and sometimes Iraq

Note: The Persian Gulf States are often referred to simply as the Gulf States.

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“Persian Gulf States.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Persian%20Gulf%20States. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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