Yes, I've done the same. From infinity down to the surface, slowly.

I know what you mean. But the point is:
Once, and only ONCE, I saw the word "Persian Gulf" in the exact place of the the word "The Gulf". Fortunately, I have screenshot that special occasion. The screenshots didn't show up in my post (why?) but I am sending them as an attachment in this post.

I am not going to overdiscuss the issue of Persian Gulf itself, but I am considering the possibility of this technical issue.

Try it again and note the different places of two names at two altitudes, and then compare with the images I have attached. you should notice the difference.

Sirous