This file concerns reactions to the occupation by Iran of Abu Musa and the Tunb Islands.
This file relates 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.
This file concerns the visit to the Gulf of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs' Personal Representative for the coordination of policy towards the Gulf Sir W H T Luce.
This file relates to oil affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the period January to June 1971.
This file is about the visit of the Deputy Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani to the UK. It contains correspondence relating to: The 'Programme of Official Engagements during [the] Private Visit to Britain of His Highness Sheikh Khalifah Bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Ruler of Qatar', from 14 to 30 July 1971 The 'Brief for Minister of State's Courtesy Call on the Deputy Ruler of Qatar...
This file is about the diplomatic representation of the UK in Oman, from April to October 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: The potential elevation of the Political Agent to HM Ambassador in Bahrain in the wake of independence, and the question of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf's relation to the new Ambassador The designation of the Consul General in Muscat D F Hawley as Ambassador in Oman.
This file is about the withdrawal of British military forces from the Gulf, January to August 1971.
This file contains correspondence relating to: A memorandum on 'The Internal Security Situation in the Trucial States in 1966-1968' The consideration of Mr Hogarth as a candidate for leading the Sharjah Police Force The comments of the Land Intelligence Committee Persian Gulf (LIC(PG)) about a paper on internal security in the Trucial States prepared by the Political Agent D A Roberts The final version of 'The Internal Security Situation in the Trucial States in 1966-1968', submitted by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf W H T Luce to the Foreign Office The estimated cost
This file contains: Briefs on Saudi Arabia and Yemen prepared for Roger Stevens in advance of his talks with M Soutou of the Quai d'Orsay (1) Summaries of reports in Cairo newspapers relating to the resumption of diplomatic relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia; the likelihood of an imminent British recognition of Yemen; and the Aden merger agreement (2) Request from Gillian King of Chatham House for a meeting with a Foreign Office official, in connection with a study on Aden (3) Summary of talking points about the UK's Gulf policy and attitude to President Gamal Abdul Nasser f
This file contains correspondence relating to: A conversation between Minister of State George Thomson and the Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Saqr Bin Sultan Al Qasimi on 13 May 1965, reported by Al Gomhuria of Cairo; a request for information on the movements and intentions of Sheikh Saqr and his son; a letter of protest from the Committee for the Rights of Oman to the Secretary of State; a report on a mass rally held in support of Sheikh Saqr as the 'legitimate' ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Saqr's accusation that HMG is pursuing a policy of 'divide and rule' in the Emirate; a letter from Bob
