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FCO 8/2458

Political relations between Oman and Iran, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 31

This file concerns relations between Oman and Iran, and the rebellion in Dhofar.
FO 1016/568

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 1016/626

Oman, 1958

This file contains correspondence relating to: An item on the Treaty of Sib [Treaty of Seeb] (1920) in the summer issue of the Middle East Journal, 1958 A meeting between officials from the US State Department and the British Embassy to discuss the political relationship between the Sultanate of Muscat and the Imamate of Oman A discussion about the efficiency of communications between Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur, Interior Minister Sayyed Ahmad Bin Ibrahim and the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS) Two reports on the deployment of mine detectors to Nizwa, and pardoning of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abd
FO 371/156763

Internal political situation, 1961

This file contains: A cutting of an article from the New York Times on the conflict between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and the Imam of Oman (61) An account of a conversation with the US Consul-General in Dhahran Mr Schwinn (63) Translations of Arab news reports commenting on the breakdown of negotiations with the Omani rebels (66, 74, 76) The preparation of a statement about the negotiations with the Omani rebels (68-69, 77-80) The text of a parliamentary question regarding the negotiations with the Omani rebels (72) An account of a discussion with Dr Jawdat
FO 371/168699

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file relates to discussions about Oman at the UN.
FO 371/149040

UK armed forces in Muscat and Oman, 1960

This file relates to the military conflict in Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi's concern about mines.
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.
FO 371/120580

Negotiations between Saudi Arabia and UK over frontier between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia in Buraimi, 1956

This file relates to the Anglo-Saudi dispute over Buraimi and the possibility of Saudi Arabia raising the issue with the UN Security Council. It covers: Various information on Saudi activities in the US in connection with Buraimi and American public opinion.
FO 371/126903

Press comment in foreign press on political situation in Oman, 1957

This file contains summaries and extracts from international media reports on the situation in Oman. It provides coverage of news reports in: Iraq (1, 4, 8, 13, 18) Pakistan (2) Jordan (3) Lebanon (5, 19) Iran (6, 20, 25) Australia (7) Thailand (9, 29) China (9, 12, 22) United States (10, 23) Canada (11) Morocco (14, 21, 32) Indonesia (15) Libya (16, 26) Sudan (17) Spain (24) USSR (27, 31) Switzerland (30) It contains cuttings of reports in: the Daily Star, Le Jour, L'Orient, the New York Times and National Zeitung.
FO 371/126883

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains: Expressions of congratulations on the successful outcome of the operation in Oman, including from the Prime Minister (242) Correspondence regarding the prisoners being held in Muscat and suggestions as to the whereabouts of rebel leaders (243) Plans for the withdrawal of British forces from Oman (244) Text of a letter sent by Arab representatives to the President of the UN Security Council, regarding Oman (245) Correspondence with the US regarding the latter's intention to abstain on the vote on the inscription of the Oman item on the Security Council age