With Regards to .persiangulf, the IO notes the longstanding contention over the naming standard of the Persian Gulf, and of other international areas. He defers to a number of U.N. Naming Conventions and International Organizations that recognize "Persian Gulf" as the official name of the body of water, including the International Hydrographic Organization, which has a clear interest in maritime names.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/persiangulf-general-comment/ PersianGulf General Comment, Independent-Objector-NewgTLDs.org]</ref> | With Regards to .persiangulf, the IO notes the longstanding contention over the naming standard of the Persian Gulf, and of other international areas. He defers to a number of U.N. Naming Conventions and International Organizations that recognize "Persian Gulf" as the official name of the body of water, including the International Hydrographic Organization, which has a clear interest in maritime names.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/persiangulf-general-comment/ PersianGulf General Comment, Independent-Objector-NewgTLDs.org]</ref> |