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FCO 8/1370

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claims of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from April to May 1970.

FCO 8/1610

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. It contains correspondence and memoranda from December 1971 concerning the aftermath of Iran's occupation of the islands, particularly the UN Security Council debate.

FO 1016/919

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file concerns the Iranian occupation of the Abu Musa and Tunb Islands, particularly the international reaction.

FO 1016/918

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns an agreement with Sharjah allowing Iran a presence on Abu Musa; and Iran's unilateral occupation of the Tunb Islands on 30 November 1971 evicting Ras Al Khaimah.

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