How World War 1 redrew Persian Gulf’s map and why Trump’s South Pars threat echoes a century of conflict Written by: Nikita Mohta Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

How World War 1 redrew Persian Gulf’s map and why Trump’s South Pars threat echoes a century of conflict For over 5,000 years, the Persian Gulf has been a hub of civilisation. From Elam and Sumer to the Assyrians and Babylonians, ancient societies thrived along its shores, trading and connecting with coastal communities. Written by: Nikita Mohta 5 min readNew DelhiMar 19, 2026 05:53 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/research/how-world-war-1-redrew-persian-gulfs-map-and-why-trumps-south-pars-threat-echoes-a-century-of-conflict-10590671/?ref=newlist_hp Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.