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FCO 8/2573

External relations of Saudi Arabia, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns the external relations of Saudi Arabia.

FCO 8/1776

Reactions by other countries to military occupation of Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunbs by Iran, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns reactions to the occupation by Iran of Abu Musa and the Tunb Islands.

FCO 8/6038

Relations between Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia's relations with the Middle East and regional affairs.

FCO 8/2784

Political relations between Iraq with other Arab states, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns Iraq’s foreign relations at the time of the Lebanese Civil War.

FCO 8/1860

Military assault by South Yemen against armed forces of Oman, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns clashes on the Oman-People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) border, between the South Yemen-backed Popular Front for the Liberation of Oman and the Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG) and the Omani military in the context of the Dhofar rebellion; and the political and diplomatic repercussions of the violence, particularly regarding the role of seconded British officers.

FCO 8/1971

Use of oil as political weapon by Persian Gulf states, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file is part B of a sequence that contains correspondence and press reports relating to the reduction of oil production by the Arab States and embargoes on the US and the Netherlands in response to support for Israel in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War.

FO 1016/920

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns the diplomatic aftermath of the Iranian occupation of the Abu Musa and Tunb Islands.

FO 1016/919

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns the Iranian occupation of the Abu Musa and Tunb Islands, particularly the international reaction.

FO 1016/918

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns an agreement with Sharjah allowing Iran a presence on Abu Musa; and Iran's unilateral occupation of the Tunb Islands on 30 November 1971 evicting Ras Al Khaimah.

FO 1016/916

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns Iran's dispute over Abu Musa and the Tunb Islands with Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

FO 371/168764

Arab League security force in Kuwait, 1963

This file relates to the Arab League Security Force (ALSF) in Kuwait, which was stationed as a deterrent against Iraq.

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