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FCO 8/943

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

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in the period of March to April 1969, discussed between HM Embassies in Tehran and Kuwait, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the UK’s Mission to the UN. It contains correspondence concerning: Decision of Iran to link the sovereignty of the islands in the Gulf, including the Tunbs, to the issue of Bahrain Question of an approach to the UN over the dispute.
FCO 8/935

United States naval force in Gulf (COMIDEASTFOR), 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the US interest in the Gulf States, and in particular the future of the US naval presence in the Gulf (COMIDEASTFOR). It contains correspondence concerning: Discussions between the Political Agency in Bahrain, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, HM Embassy in Washington DC and US officials about the future of COMIDEASTFOR in light of the new US Administration of President Richard Nixon, the new Admiral, and what HMG’s ideal American policy would be post 1971.
FO 371/156762

Internal political situation, 1961

This file relates to the conflict between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Imam of Oman Ghalib Al Hina'i. It contains correspondence on: The possible resumption of negotiations and discussion of British tactics and policy. It also discusses the idea of Hashim Jawad mediating negotiations and transferring them to Baghdad (42, 47, 53, 57-58) The Irish authorities' request for a copy of the Treaty of Sib [Seeb]. The Foreign Office provide a substantially accurate version published in the New York Times.