Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Persian Gulf'

The Persian Gulf is a strategic waterway connecting the Middle East to the Indian Ocean, bordered by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Oman. This region has been historically significant for its rich oil reserves, maritime trade routes, and as a crossroads of civilizations dating back to ancient Mesopotamia and Persia. In alternate history scenarios, control of the Persian Gulf often represents a pivotal point for divergent economic development, geopolitical power balances, and energy resource distribution.

What If The Gulf War Oil Spill Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the devastating 1991 Gulf War oil spill—the largest in history—was prevented, potentially saving the Persian Gulf ecosystem and reshaping environmental warfare regulations.

What If The Iran-Iraq War Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the devastating eight-year conflict between Iran and Iraq never occurred, potentially altering the Middle East's geopolitical landscape, the development of Islamic fundamentalism, and global oil markets.