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HM Government policy in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, and in particular the plans for withdrawal of the British military presence there.

FO 371/115480

Briefs and papers on UK policy in Middle East, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: C A E Shuckburgh's tour of the Middle East from October - December 1955. In his report Shuckburgh commented on issues including: the strategic and political importance of the Middle East; the state of the Arab world; regional defence; public relations; the British Council; the BBC Arabic service; development and the work of the British Middle East Office; Anglo-US relations; other outside influences, including Russia, communism, France, and Turkey, Persia [Iran]; the Gulf; oil; and Egypt.

FO 371/126882

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Need for air strikes to tackle enemy positions encountered near Izki, and the inaccuracy of BBC reports stating that Izki has already fallen (210) The Sultan of Morocco's expression of anxiety regarding the British action in Oman, and the suggestion that the Sultan of Morocco might use his influence to persuade the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i to submit to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur (211) Reports summarising the action against Firq, and its eventual capture (212) Reports given to officials in Lebanon, Jordan and Su

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HM Government policy in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

Briefs and papers on UK policy in Middle East, 1955

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957