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FCO 8/960

Territorial problems: disputed islands, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute over the Tunb Islands and Abu Musa.

FO 371/132510

Sovereignty over islands and territorial waters in Persian Gulf, 1958

This file concerns the extent of the area of Kuwait seabed boundaries. It contains correspondence relating to: Request from Western Geophysical, who are carrying out a seismographic survey in the Agip seabed concession area, to set up a Shoran radio station on Bubiyan Island to aid their operations.

FO 371/162795

Iranian claims to Gulf islands, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to Iranian claims (published in a magazine by the Iranian Embassy in Kuwait) to Bahrain and the islands of Tunb Al Kubra, Tunb Al Sughra and Abu Musa, and the Iranian Oil Company's intention to erect installations there. These islands are also claimed by Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah (1-2).

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