policeman of the Gulf

proper noun

The state of Iran (prior to the Iranian Revolution), seen as having a protective military role in the Middle East.

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Meanings

proper nounthe policeman of the Gulf
  1. historicalgovernmentThe state of Iran (prior to the Iranian Revolution), seen as having a protective military role in the Middle East.
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APA

policeman of the Gulf. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/policeman%20of%20the%20Gulf

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“policeman of the Gulf.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/policeman%20of%20the%20Gulf. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “policeman of the Gulf,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/policeman%20of%20the%20Gulf.

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