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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 1016/563

Omani Liberation Army, 1957

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman regarding the loss of control of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur over central Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: The statements of Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd to the House of Commons on the situation in Oman on 23 and 25 July 1957 International press reaction to the situation in Oman, including reports from: the Associated Press, America, Pravda, Lebanon, Baghdad, Cairo, Pakistan and Tripoli.
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.
FO 371/133151

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1958

This file relates to Anglo-Saudi relations and Buraimi.
FO 371/185165

Internal political situation: Persian Gulf and Arabian Peninsular, 1966

This file relates to the prospect of independence in South Arabia.
FO 371/162853

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1962

This file relates to lobbying and preparation for discussion of the Oman issue at the 17th session of the UN General Assembly. It contains correspondence concerning: Analysis of the voting for 1961 on the Omani resolution in the Special Political Committee and in the plenary, for the purposes of lobbying in the 17th Assembly (31) Brief for the question of Oman item raised by Ghana at the Commonwealth meeting held on 1 October 1962 (32) Information, including on civil development and rebel activity, to assist in lobbying until the 'Muscat and Oman' booklet is ready.
FO 371/168698

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file relates to the Oman question at the UN.
FO 371/168699

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file relates to discussions about Oman at the UN.
FO 371/156771

Internal political situation, 1961

This file relates to the internal political situation in Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/126877

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file relates to the conflict in central Oman between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i and his supporters. It contains correspondence on: State Department's denial of the supply of US arms to rebel forces (81) HMG's politically motivated modifications to the Commander of British Forces in the Arabian Peninsula's (BFAP) plan of action.