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FCO 8/6099

Speeches by HM the Queen and Ministers on the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to draft speeches for Queen Elizabeth II on the opening of Parliament that include state visits by Middle East leaders to the UK. It also includes speeches made by various FCO officials.
FCO 8/4938

Politico-military talks between the UK and the USA, 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file concerns UK-US political-military talks in London on 9 May and in Washington, DC on 18-19 October 1983.
FCO 8/4937

British military assistance to the Persian Gulf, 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file concerns the extent of possible British military assistance to Gulf States in the light of the Iran-Iraq War.
FCO 8/3709

Relations between Iraq and other Arab states, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file concerns Iraq’s foreign relations with the Arab world, particularly its improving relations with Jordan.
FCO 8/3462

British defence policy in the Middle East and other areas, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file concerns British defence policy in the Middle East and other areas.
FCO 8/3450

Relations between Arab states and Israel, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to efforts to solve the Arab-Israeli dispute.
FCO 8/2240

Effect of UK Defence Review on Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to the UK defence review and its impact on the military situation in, and relationship with Oman.
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.
FCO 8/1596

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FCO 8/952

Bahrain's problems with Iran, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in November-December 1969, discussed between HM Embassies in Tehran, Jedda [Jeddah] and Kuwait, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the UK’s Mission to the UN.
FO 1016/565

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Situation reports, updates, and telegrams on military matters in Oman.
FO 371/156781

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1961

This file relates to the question of Oman at the 15th session of the UN General Assembly.