British Interest in the Persian Gulf and the Role of Percy Cox in Its Development Until 1915

Abstract

Abstract The Role of Cox Emerged in the Arabian Gulf Since he Was Appointed Consul of His Country in Muscat 1899, in the Light of European Competition on the Region, and in 1906 Became Political Resident of Britain in the Region, and was Well-Known for His Diplomatic Activity in Pacifying Relations between the Princes of the Arabian Gulf and Abdul-Aziz bin Saud the Prince of Najd , and Also Played a Role in Reassuring Sheikh of Kuwait from the Ottoman Threats in 1911, And His Political Influence Kept Increasing After the Outbreak of the First World War in 1914-1915, After He Became Head of Political Rulers to Britain's Campaign in the Occupation of Iraq, and He Became Active in Lobbying Sheikhs of Northern Arabian Gulf, to be on Britain's Side in the War Against the Ottoman State.