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The 55 pages that link to Persian Gulf, each with the reason it gives.

• BasraNarrower topic: It is the body of water that makes Basra a Gulf port.

• BahrainNarrower topic: Bahrain lies near the Gulf’s western shore, between major regional powers.

• Trucial StatesNarrower topic: The Trucial sheikhdoms occupied its southern coast.

• Shatt al-ArabNarrower topic: The Shatt al-Arab empties into this gulf.

• DilmunNarrower topic: Dilmun’s maritime position depended on routes across this gulf and its islands.

• DohaNarrower topic: Doha’s eastern coastline faces this gulf.

• Mesopotamian campaignNarrower topic: The Gulf connected Britain's Mesopotamian operations to its wider imperial sea routes.

• Tanker WarNarrower topic: Its oil terminals and shipping lanes made it the Tanker War’s arena.

• AbadanNarrower topic: Abadan’s proximity to the gulf linked its port and refinery to overseas trade.

• Pearl divingNarrower topic: Its oyster grounds supported the region’s historic pearl-diving industry.

• Hormuz IslandNarrower topic: Hormuz Island guards the gulf’s eastern entrance.

• Karun RiverNarrower topic: The Karun’s waters ultimately reach the gulf through the Arvand Rud and Shatt al-Arab.

• Persian Gulf oil tradeNarrower topic: Its ports and offshore fields form the maritime setting for regional petroleum exports.

• Port of Jebel AliNarrower topic: Jebel Ali’s location gives it access to Gulf trade and regional shipping.

• Hormozgan ProvinceNarrower topic: The gulf defines Hormozgan’s northern and western maritime setting.

• Kuwait CityNarrower topic: Kuwait City’s coastal position connects it to the gulf’s maritime region.

• Bandar AbbasNarrower topic: The gulf is the maritime region whose eastern outlet gives the city its strategic position.

• Bushehr ProvinceNarrower topic: The gulf defines the province’s southern and western maritime boundary.

• Carter DoctrineNarrower topic: The doctrine made security in this region a declared U.S. interest.

• Kharg IslandNarrower topic: Kharg’s location in this strategically important gulf shapes its shipping access and security.

• Qeshm IslandNarrower topic: Qeshm is the Persian Gulf’s largest island and part of its maritime history.

• Bahrain IslandNarrower topic: The gulf’s waters define Bahrain Island’s maritime setting and regional position.

• Failaka IslandNarrower topic: The Gulf’s sea lanes made the island a recurring point of contact between regions.

• KhobarNarrower topic: The gulf defines Khobar’s coastline and connects it to regional maritime routes.

• Kish IslandNarrower topic: Kish lies within this strategic and ecologically distinctive body of water.

• The Pearl IslandNarrower topic: The island’s location and maritime setting are defined by the Gulf.

• Al-Faw PeninsulaNarrower topic: The peninsula projects into the Gulf at its northern end.

• Az ZubayrNarrower topic: The gulf shapes trade and transport across the wider region around Az Zubayr.

• Bubiyan IslandNarrower topic: Bubiyan occupies the Gulf’s northwestern waters.

• Greater and Lesser TunbsNarrower topic: The islands sit in a region central to their maritime and political significance.

• History of BahrainNarrower topic: The Gulf’s trade routes and rivalries repeatedly shaped Bahrain’s political fortunes.

• JubailNarrower topic: Jubail’s coast and port open onto this strategic body of water.