Political relations between Bahrain and Iran

This file relates to political relations between Bahrain and Iran. It contains correspondence concerning:

• The return of the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa from an official visit to Iran in positive mood; and an account of the visit in Al Adhwaa'
• A visit to Bahrain by Nazir Fansa
• A visit to Bahrain by the Iranian Foreign Minister Ardeshir Zahedi in June 1971, including the minutes of a meeting with President of the State Council Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa
• Iran's nomination of Manouchehr Sehpouri as its ambassador to Bahrain and a warning by H G Balfour-Paul that Sehpouri may be unpopular with Iraq.