Persian Gulf median lines

This file concerns the Anglo-Iranian talks on the Gulf median line. It contains:

• Correspondence concerning the proposed dates for the talks, the officials who will take part, and whether or not the disputed islands in the Gulf will be discussed (1-2, 4, 8)
• Updates on the progress of the talks (10)
• The records of the meetings held in the Foreign Office on 27 January, 1 February and 2 February 1966 (11-12, 19)
• The draft agreed minute produced following the end of the talks (13)
• Comments and updates on the progress of the talks (14-18)
• Correspondence concerning whether it is correct to refer to Qatar and the Trucial States as 'states' (20)
• A brief for E M Rose for talks with Iran on the median line on 8 February (21)
• Correspondence regarding the disagreement over the status of Sirri Island; a draft agreement containing the views of Iran; and an exchange of notes (22-23).