Assurance of protection against aggression to the Ruler of Bahrain by HM Government

This file relates to UK-Bahrain relations. It contains:

• Request from Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa for Britain's written assurance for protection in view of the disturbed conditions in neighbouring countries and the reiteration by Iran of claims to sovereignty over Bahrain
• Letter of confirmation conveying an assurance of protection to Bahrain