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FO 1016/824

Iranian claims to disputed islands on Persian Gulf: 'Median Line' talks, 1965 Jan 01 - 1965 Dec 31

This file concerns maritime boundaries and disputed islands in the Gulf.

FCO 8/52

Discussions with Iran on Median Line and disputed islands of Tunbs and Abu Musa, 1967

This file relates to relations between HMG and Iran over various disputes in the Gulf including the Median Line with Saudi Arabia, the Tunbs, Sirri and Abu Musa.

FO 371/168922

Iranian claims to Persian Gulf islands, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Iranian claims to the islands of Sirri, Bu Musa [Abu Musa] and Tunb. There are signs that Iran is planning to revive these claims, as the islands could contain oil. The Iranian Prime Minister has spoken of pursuing this claim through the expansion of Iranian influence on the islands.

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