You cannot make this stuff up…

From the UK Telegraph: (Hat Tip: Free Conservatives)

Islamic games cancelled in Arab-Iran row over Persian Gulf name

The Islamic Solidarity Games, designed to strengthen ties among Muslim nations, have been cancelled after a dispute between Arab countries and Iran over the name of the waterway dividing them.

The Saudi-based Islamic Solidarity Games Federation says they cancelled the sporting event, which were meant to be held in Tehran in the spring, after Iran put “Persian Gulf” on the logo.

Arabs call the waterway the Arabian Gulf and many were offended by references to its other common name.

I suppose it could have been worse. They could have put ImInAJihad’s face on that logo.

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